Howell‐Jolly bodies on peripheral smear leading to the diagnosis of congenital hyposplenism in a patient with septic shock. Issue 8 (4th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mathew, Hannah; Dittus, Christopher; Malek, Anita; Negroiu, Andreea
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 3:Issue 8(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 714
• Page End: 717
• Publication Date: 2015-07-04
• Subjects: Howell Jolly Bodies -- hyposplenism -- immunocompromised -- peripheral smear; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.323
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: We present a case of isolated congenital hyposplenism that was discovered after the peripheral smear revealed Howell‐Jolly bodies. This case serves as the basis for a review of hyposplenism for the general practitioner. Abstract : We present a case of isolated congenital hyposplenism that was discovered after the peripheral smear revealed Howell‐Jolly bodies. This case serves as the basis for a review of hyposplenism for the general practitioner.