J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1993 Dec;36(12):1752-1760.

Two cases of Gaucher's disease in brothers

• Cho SB
• Kim HS
• Kang CM

Abstract

We experienced two cases of Gaucher's disease of adult type in brother aged four years and two years. The patients showed hepatosplenomegaly with anemia and thrombocytopenia. Typical Gaucher cells were found in bone marrow and biopsy specimens of liver and spleen through light and electron microscopic examination. Splenectomy was followed by improvement of anemia and thrombocytopenia. A brief review of literature was made.

Keyword

Gaucher's disease; Brother

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anemia
Biopsy
Bone Marrow
Gaucher Disease*
Humans
Liver
Siblings*
Spleen
Splenectomy
Thrombocytopenia