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The Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast

Episode 092: Heme Consult Series: Congenital Causes of Hemolytic Anemia

Feb 8, 2024
Explore rare inherited conditions causing hemolytic anemia, including membranopathies and enzyme deficiencies. Learn about hereditary spherocytosis, hereditary elliptocytosis, G6PD deficiency, and PK deficiency. Discover diagnosis and treatment considerations for these disorders, and recent advances in treatment options.
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Quick takeaways

  • Differentiating between inherited membranopathies and enzyme deficiencies is crucial in diagnosing congenital causes of hemolytic anemia.
  • Understanding the inheritance patterns and clinical presentations of hereditary spherocytosis, hereditary elliptocytosis, and enzyme deficiencies is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.

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Overview of Congenital Causes of Hemolytic Anemia

The podcast episode delves into congenital causes of hemolytic anemia, focusing on various conditions like hereditary spherocytosis, hereditary elliptocytosis, and others. Different inheritance patterns and clinical presentations are highlighted, providing a comprehensive understanding of these conditions. Specific examples such as spherocytes in hereditary spherocytosis and elliptical-shaped cells in hereditary elliptocytosis illustrate the key points discussed.

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