Approximately what percent of hereditary spherocytosis patients between 0-18 years of age develop splenomegaly? What percent develop hepatomegaly?
Splenomegaly in 96%; hepatomegaly in 73%.
The right lobe of the liver measures approximately 15 cm in the maximum length, and is mildly enlarged.
The liver demonstrates a "starry sky" appearance without obvious intrahepatic biliary dilatation.
The spleen measures 14 cm in length, and is mildly enlarged.
The gallbladder demonstrates multiple gallstones of varying sizes and biliary sludge. 4.9 mm sized gallstone with an echogenic rim and central lucency is visualized.