Hereditary Spherocytosis with High Fetal Hemoglobin: An Interesting Case

Abstract

Raised Hb F is occasionally found in stress erythropoiesis associated with hemolytic anemias. In hereditary spherocytosis (HS), elevation of Hb F by 2–5% may be seen but Hb F in the range of 10–20% has not been reported. We present an interesting case of a child, initially presenting with high Hb F, who showed a spontaneous and progressive decline, and was subsequently diagnosed to have HS with raised fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) using an eosin-5-maleimide flow cytometric test.

Keywords:

• Hereditary spherocytosis (HS)
• Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F)
• Flow cytometry