A Pediatrician’s Practical Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates
Christensen RD, Yaish HM, Gallagher PG. A Pediatrician’s Practical Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates. Pediatrics 2015, 135: 1107-1114. PMID: 26009624, PMCID: PMC4444801, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3516.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHereditary spherocytosisDiagnosis of HSABO hemolytic diseaseGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencyHazardous hyperbilirubinemiaErythrocyte transfusionSymptomatic anemiaNeurologic dysfunctionPrompt diagnosisAdverse outcomesEmergency departmentNewborn periodNeonatal presentationNewborn infantsHemolytic diseaseAppropriate treatmentEarly suspicionHemolytic anemiaHemolytic conditionsAnticipatory guidanceNeonatesFirst monthAnemiaDehydrogenase deficiencyHyperbilirubinemia