Hereditary spherocytosis with successful splenectomy in a pregnant black South African lady: a case report

Hereditary spherocytosis is a rare cause of chronic haemolytic anaemia. It is rarer in the black population with extremely few cases reported. Initial assessment of a patient with suspected disease should include documenting clinical features of chronic haemolysis and a family history. Its managemen...

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Main Authors: Khaled Elmezughi, Chukwuma Ekpebegh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2019-08-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/33/288/pdf/288.pdf