In:
Tropical Doctor, SAGE Publications, Vol. 51, No. 4 ( 2021-10), p. 648-649
Abstract:
Long-standing moderate to marked splenomegaly suggests several differential diagnoses, both haematological and infectious, particularly leishmaniasis and malaria in endemic areas. Non-infectious causes may be missed in these regions, especially if pitfalls of serological testing are not considered. Careful patient evaluation is necessary to arrive at the correct diagnosis. We report a case of a young male whose hereditary spherocytosis was initially missed because of RK-39 positivity, splenomegaly and the fact that he hailed from an endemic region.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0049-4755
,
1758-1133
DOI:
10.1177/00494755211020610
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2179812-6
