Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: A single-center experience.

As G6PD variants with chronic hemolysis are not usually seen in Turkey, patients who required splenectomy, cholecystectomy, and regular erythrocyte transfusion were not detected. Although glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is more common in males, it can also be seen in girls. In Turkey, glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency should be considered in patients presenting with prolonged jaundice.