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 * My Topic:Hereditary spherocytic hemolytic anemia || Sources:
 * A description of my topic (what is it?):The red blood cells are sphere-shaped making it difficult for them to pass through the spleen, resulting in the early destruction of these cells The sphere shape of the red blood cells is the hallmark of this disorder. || []
 * Risk Factors (how does someone get this condition?):Hereditary Spherocytic Hemolytic Anemia is passed down by family member. || []
 * symptoms(how you know you have it)this abnormality may be identified under a microscope.At Symptoms and signs of hereditary spherocytosis are usually mild or
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 * Irritability
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 * Treatments and/or cures:Splenectomy, after appropriate vaccination, is the only specific treatment for either disorder but is rarely needed. It is indicated in patients < 45 yr with Hb persistently < 10 g/dL, jaundice or biliary colic, or persistent aplastic crisis. If the gallbladder has stones or other evidence of cholestasis, it should be removed during splenectomy. Although spherocytosis persists after splenectomy, the cells survive longer in the circulation. Usually, symptoms resolve and anemia and reticulocytosis decrease. However, RBC fragility remains high || []