ICD-11 definition : A haemolytic anaemia resulting from red blood cell membrane protein anomalies and
is caused by a genetically inherited mutation leading to non-immune mediated haemolytic
anaemia. This disease is characterised by production of red blood cells that are sphere-shaped
(spherocytosis) rather than the normal biconcave disk shaped. This difference in shape
makes the red blood cells more prone to rupture. This disease may present with pallor,
jaundice, enlarged spleen, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification
of mutation through genetic testing.;
A haemolytic anaemia resulting from red blood cell membrane protein anomalies and
is caused by a genetically inherited mutation leading to non-immune mediated haemolytic
anaemia. This disease is characterised by production of red blood cells that are sphere-shaped
(spherocytosis) rather than the normal biconcave disk shaped. This difference in shape
makes the red blood cells more prone to rupture. This disease may present with pallor,
jaundice, enlarged spleen, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification
of mutation through genetic testing.