Spherocytosis, Hereditary

A group of familial congenital hemolytic anemias characterized by numerous abnormally shaped erythrocytes which are generally spheroidal. The erythrocytes have increased osmotic fragility and are abnormally permeable to sodium ions.

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Tree Number(s): C15.378.050.141.150.785, C16.320.070.785

MeSH Unique ID: D013103

Entry Terms:

• Hereditary Spherocytoses
• Spherocytoses, Hereditary

See Also:

• Anemia, Sideroblastic
• Anion Exchange Protein 1, Erythrocyte

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Anemia
Anemia, Hemolytic
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Spherocytosis, Hereditary

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Spherocytosis, Hereditary