An adolescent with hereditary spherocytosis who presented with splenic infarction. (2nd July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Lara; Refai, Zafer; Linney, Mike
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-07-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-206196
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 16-year-old male patient with known hereditary spherocytosis presented with a 4-day history of chest pain and lethargy. On admission, he had a low-grade fever and was grossly anaemic; examination revealed splenomegaly. An ultrasound scan confirmed splenomegaly with areas of splenic infarction. Subsequent tests suggested possible Epstein-Barr virus infection. The patient recovered well and had a functional spleen on discharge. This case report presents an unusual complication of isolated hereditary spherocytosis.