Hereditary ovalocytosis and splenic rupture.
A family with hereditary ovalocytosis (HO) is described. The probands, 2 brothers, had splenic rupture after modest trauma as preenting symptoms. 7 members of the family had HO. The sister of the pobands had a moderately enlarged spleen. The other members proved normal on routine clinical examination.
D004913:Erythrocytes, Abnormal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*