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hereditary spherocytosis type 2

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A hereditary spherocytosis that has_material_basis_in an autosomal dominant mutation of the SPTB gene on chromosome 14q23.3.

Signs and symptoms

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

Also known as: HS2; SPH2; hereditary spherocytosis 2