UGT1 Promoter Polymorphism Accounts for Increased Neonatal Appearance of Hereditary Spherocytosis

Abstract

To the Editor: Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a common inherited hemolytic anemia with a prevalence of at least 1 in 5,000 people.[1][1] The clinical features of HS are anemia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. The clinical forms in adulthood are mild, typical, and severe. However, HS is commonly