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.

Chest pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the chest.


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PMID (PMCID)
26139647
 MALE
An adolescent with hereditary spherocytosis who presented with splenic infarction.
Jones L, Refai Z, Linney M.
BMJ Case Rep. 2015;2015:.
A 16-year-old male patient with known hereditary spherocytosis presented with a 4-day history of chest pain and lethargy.