Abstract

A case of hereditary spherocytosis in a newborn Negro male is presented. The methods of establishing thediagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis in the neonatal period are discussed. Hereditary spherocytosis is due, in all probability, to multiple genetic factors, and these may be operating in utero. The question of splenectomy in infants with hereditary spherocytosis is discussed. A case of hereditary spherocytosis in a newborn Negro male is presented. The methods of establishing thediagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis in the neonatal period are discussed. Hereditary spherocytosis is due, in all probability, to multiple genetic factors, and these may be operating in utero. The question of splenectomy in infants with hereditary spherocytosis is discussed.

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