Alternative titles and symbols : Splenic hypoplasia; Hyposplenia, isolated congenital; Asplenia, familial;
Description : Isolated congenital asplenia is a rare cause of primary immunodeficiency. Most affected
individuals die of severe bacterial infections in early childhood. Isolated asplenia
is distinct from asplenia associated with other complex visceral defects, notably
heterotaxy syndromes such as Ivemark syndrome (208530) (summary by Mahlaoui et al.,
2011).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the ribosomal protein SA gene (RPSA, 150370.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Howell-Jolly bodies seen in peripheral blood smear; Thrombocytosis (in some patients);