asymptomatic carrier state to severe hemolysis Elliptocytes 25 percent or more of red blood cells elliptocytic on peripheral blood smear G6PD deficiency Transient hemolysis
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target cells Hemoglobin electrophoresis Hereditary spherocytosis Childhood anemia, splenomegaly, jaundice Spherocytes Osmotic fragility test Hereditary elliptocytosis Variable
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Generally similar to homozygous sickle cell disease, except associated with fewer infections, less hemolysis and fewer crises, but more retinopathy and aseptic necrosis Sickle cells
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