Internal Medicine

rbc disorders

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When do you check for EPOR gene mutations in your workup for erythrocytosis, and if found, how do you manage it?

Is there a role for aspirin or hydroxyurea? Do you perform phlebotomy, and if so, what goals?

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How many years of oral antibiotics prophylaxis do you recommend for a teenager with hereditary spherocytosis post-splenectomy?

There is no uniform guideline in the literature. AAP recommends until 5 years old or 1-year post-splenectomy. Some for 5 years post-splectomy.

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