Catalog

Overhydrated hereditary stomatocytosis

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Link to WHO Definition

Overhydrated hereditary stomatocytosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/595647587

Overhydrated hereditary stomatocytosis is a disorder of red cell membrane permeability to monovalent cations and is characterised clinically by haemolytic anaemia. Onset occurs during the neonatal period or infancy with haemolytic anaemia that may require occasional blood transfusions. Splenomegaly or hepatosplenomegaly are present.