Minkowski-Chauffard Disease
Minkowski-Chauffard Disease Causes
Hemolytic anemia can be acquired or inherited.
Minkowski-Chauffard Disease Definition
Minkowski-Chauffard syndrome is a type of hemolytic anemia that is by hemolysis, a process during which the red blood cells undergo an abnormal breakdown.
Minkowski-Chauffard Disease Diagnosis
Peripheral blood smear microscopy to identify presence of fragments of the red blood cells.
Minkowski-Chauffard Disease Symptoms and Signs
Patients experience fatigue and heart failure. Jaundice may also be apparent in patients.
Minkowski-Chauffard Disease Treatment
Hemolytic anemia is treated depending on the cause and nature of the breakdown.