MEDICAL
SPLEEN
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Question
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Which of the following BEST explains the splenomegaly seen in hereditary spherocytosis
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phagocytosis of red blood cells by the splenic macrophages
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pooling of red blood cells in
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extramedullary haematopoiesis
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Description. Hereditary spherocytosis is a condition that affects red blood cells. People with this condition typically experience a shortage of red blood cells (anemia ), yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).
Detailed explanation-2: -Hereditary spherocytosis, a type of congenital hemolytic anemia, is the most prevalent cause of hemolytic anemia due to an abnormal red cell membrane.
Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristic symptoms of HS are the destruction of red blood cells in the spleen and their removal from the blood stream (hemolytic anemia), a yellow tone to the skin (jaundice), and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).
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