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hereditary spherocytosis type 4

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A hereditary spherocytosis that has_material_basis_in an autosomal dominant mutation of the SLC4A1 gene on chromosome 17q21.31.

Signs and symptoms

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

Also known as: HS4; SPH4; hereditary spherocytosis 4