Conditions / Genetic

overhydrated hereditary stomatocytosis

info ยท Genetic

A macrocytic anemia characterized by macrocytic hemolytic anemia and monovalent cation leak from red blood cells that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the RHAG gene on chromosome 6p12.3.

Signs and symptoms

  • Stomatocytosis
  • Increased red cell osmotic fragility
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Reticulocytosis
  • Jaundice
  • Increased intracellular sodium
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Splenomegaly
  • Pulmonary embolism

Also known as: OHS; potassium sodium disorder of erythrocyte; stomatocytosisIOHST