Hereditary spherocytosis and hematologic malignancy

N J Med. 1994 Feb;91(2):95-7.

Abstract

We report the development of myeloproliferative disorders in two patients with hereditary spherocytosis diagnosed in adulthood. Eight previously reported cases of the coexistence of hereditary spherocytosis and hematologic malignancy are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leukemia / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders / complications*
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Spherocytosis, Hereditary / complications*