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5 Facts you should know about
Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency
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Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is the most common type of inherited hemolytic anemia
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PKD is caused by mutations in the PKLR gene
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In neonates, common signs include hyperbilirubinemia and anemia
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Older children may present with poor growth, easy fatiguability, and jaundice
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Although the anemia tends to stabilize in adulthood, episodes of anemia may occur with acute infections, stress, and pregnancy
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