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hereditary spherocytosis type 1

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A hereditary spherocytosis that has_material_basis_in an autosomal dominant mutation of the ANK1 gene on chromosome 8p11.21.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Reticulocytosis
  • Spherocytosis
  • Jaundice
  • Increased red cell osmotic fragility
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Splenomegaly

Also known as: HS1; SPH1; hereditary spherocytosis 1