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