Hereditary spherocytosis

Hereditary spherocytosis is a congenital hemolytic anemia with a wide clinical spectrum (from symptom-free carriers to severe hemolysis) characterized by anemia, variable jaundice, splenomegaly and cholelithiasis.

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally increased disposition to experience pruritus.


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21811948
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Excessive bilirubin elevation in a patient with hereditary spherocytosis and intrahepatic cholestasis.
Wree A, Canbay A, Muller-Beissenhirtz H, Dechene A, Gerken G, Duhrsen U, Lammert F, Nuckel H.
Z Gastroenterol. 2011;49(8):977-80.
A18 year old Turkish patient with hereditary spherocytosis was admitted to hospital with pruritus and severe jaundice.