spherocytosis /sphe·ro·cy·to·sis/ (sfēr″o-si-to´sis) the presence of spherocytes in the blood.
spherocytosis
spherocytosis
hereditary spherocytosis a congenital hereditary form of hemolytic anemia characterized by spherocytosis, abnormal fragility of erythrocytes, jaundice, and splenomegaly.
spher·o·cy·to·sis (sfîr  -s -t s s, sf r-)n. The presence of spherocytes in the blood. |
spherocytosis
[sfir′ōsītō′sis]
the abnormal presence of spherocytes in the blood. Compare elliptocytosis.
spherocytosis
the presence of spherocytes in the blood.
spherocytosis
Congenital spherocytic anemia, congenital spherocytosis, hereditary spherocytosis, spherocytic anemia Hematology A rare–1:5000 AD condition characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia with ↑ osmotic fragility and
autohemolysis of globose RBC due to various defects in RBC membrane proteins Clinical Infants may be jaundiced; other Sx may be seen in older Pts fatigue, weakness, SOB, anemia, intermittent jaundice, splenomegaly, gallstones, leg ulcers Management
Splenectomy. Cf Elliptocytosis.
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