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Spherocytosis in Newborn Secondary to Novel Heterozygous Mutation in SPTB Gene: Case Report.
Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports - 1 Jan 2000
Varadi Daphna, Caplan Benjamin, Scarano Maria, Ahmed Rafat
Abstract excerpt
This case report describes a novel mutation of the SPTB gene as a potential pathogenic cause of spherocytosis. A 3-week-old male presented with clinical and laboratory signs consistent with hemolytic spherocytosis, including jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, anemia, reticulocytosis, negative Coombs test, no ABO or Rh incompatibility, and a peripheral blood smear notable for numerous spherocytes. His laboratory work...
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