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In addition to monitoring hemoglobin and supplementing folic acid, what is your approach to hereditary spherocytosis in pregnancy?

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Hematology · University of Pittsburgh

I use the same transfusion threshold for the general pregnant population but I do refer to maternofetal medicine/high risk pregnancy clinic for closer fetal monitoring. My personal preference is to obtain genetic testing to confirm the specific mutation responsible for hereditary spherocytosis as it...

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