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Hereditary Stomatocytosis

Title

Ñ    Hereditary Stomatocytosis

Definition

Ñ    Hereditary haemolytic anaemia

Characterised by:

Ñ    The presence of stomatocytes

Aetiology

Ñ    Hereditary haemolytic anaemia:

Autosomal dominant

Ñ    Alcohol abuse:

Similar picture may be seen in alcohol abuse

Investigations

Fluids

Blood

Haematology

Ñ    Anaemia

Ñ    Blood Film:

Red cells show a mouth-like band of pallor across the centre of the cell

Management

Control

Surgery

Ñ    Splenectomy:

Severe cases

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