A case report of spherocytosis presenting with choledocholithiasis in early childhood and a review of the literature

Ann Trop Paediatr. 1999 Dec;19(4):401-3. doi: 10.1080/02724939992275.

Abstract

This is a report of spherocytosis presenting unusually early with choledocholithiasis secondary to low grade haemolysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Female
  • Folic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Gallstones / etiology*
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Osmotic Fragility
  • Spherocytosis, Hereditary / complications
  • Spherocytosis, Hereditary / diagnosis*
  • Spherocytosis, Hereditary / drug therapy
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Folic Acid