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Hereditary red cell defects as an underrecognized cause of neonatal jaundice.
Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association - 1 May 2026
Komvilaisak Patcharee, Wichajarn Khunton, Laoaroon Napat, Paopongsawan Pongsatorn, Jirapradittha Junya, Kiatchoosakun Pakaphan, Suwannaying Kunanya, Sawatjui Nopporn, Komwilaisak Ratana, Kachenchat Rujanan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Neonatal jaundice is most commonly caused by blood group incompatibility but may also result from hereditary elliptocytosis (HE) associated with heterozygous SPTB mutations. METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted among 1,584 neonates presenting with jaundice over a 3-year period. RESULTS: Seventy-six neonates (4.8%) were diagnosed with HE, all carrying heterozygous SPTB mutations...
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