Excess of Pappenheimer Bodies (Siderocytes) in Two Splenectomized Siblings with Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia – Type II (CDA-II) and Iron Overload

Abstract

In two splenectomized siblings with congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type –II (CDA-II) and iron overload excess of Pappenheimer bodies reaching 46.4 % and 15.9 % respectively was found. Cause, significance and differential diagnosis of this finding were discussed.

Keywords

• CDA-II
• Splenectomy
• Iron overload
• Pappenheimer bodies