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Hereditary spherocytosis is a common inherited blood disorder characterized by spherical red blood cells (spherocytes). It is caused by defects in red blood cell membrane proteins like ankyrin, band 3, spectrin, or protein 4.2 that weaken the connections between the membrane and skeleton. This leads to a reduced surface area and less deformable red blood cells that are trapped and destroyed in the spleen, causing hemolytic anemia. Symptoms range from mild anemia to severe anemia requiring blood transfusions

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