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A de novo ANK1 mutation associated to hereditary spherocytosis: a case report
18 Feb 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a type of hemolytic anemia caused by abnormal red cell membrane skeletal proteins with few unique clinical manifestations in the neonate and infant. An ANK1 gene mutation is the most common cause of HS. CASE PRESENTATION: The patient was a 11-month-old boy who suffered from anemia and needed a regular transfusion therapy at an interval of 2-3 months. Hematological...
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