Inherited hemolytic anemias in children

Abstract

Inherited hemolytic anemia is one of the most commonly seen anemias encountred in the pediatric age, especially in Türkiye, where consanguineous marriages are common. Inherited hemolytic anemias mainly includes hemoglobinopathies, erythrocyte membrane defects and enzyme defects. Hemolytic anemias have a wide etiology and clinical spectrum with acquired and hereditary causes in childhood. Always a careful self and family history review and synthesis of physical examination and laboratory findings are vital for differential diagnosis. Therefore, physicians should be competent about prevention methods and early diagnosis markers.