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hereditary spherocytosis

Used for:

Minkowski Chauffard syndrome

Broader Terms:

congenital hemolytic anemia

Broader Terms:

genetic disorder

Related Terms:

autosomal dominant trait

Scope Note:

autosomal dominant trait marked by splenomegaly, jaundice, and fragile, spheroid erythrocytes which are prematurely cleared by the spleen; anemia is usually mild; treatment is splenectomy.

Term Number:

0427-1870


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