A Rare Case of Iron Overload in Hereditary Spherocytosis: A Case Report.

Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a hereditary hematologic disorder characterized by fragile spherical red blood cells that are susceptible to hemolysis. HS patients are often asymptomatic or present with anemia; however, serious complications of chronic hemolysis can include cholelithiasis and aplastic crisis. Splenectomy is considered the standard surgical treatment in moderate and severe forms of HS, with the main complication being a life-long risk of infection. Interestingly, our case suggests a possibility of secondary hemochromatosis as a complication of chronic hemolysis seen in HS. A vast majority of hemochromatosis patients possess a genetic predisposition, which increases their serum iron level and iron storage within the reticuloendothelial system. However, we present a case in which the genetic panel for common mutations associated with hemochromatosis resulted as negative. This case emphasizes the need for increased awareness regarding the potential development of idiopathic hemochromatosis in patients with long-standing HS, allowing for prompt intervention and preventing the associated complications.

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