Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is an underrecognized red blood cell (RBC) disorder characterized by lifelong chronic hemolysis.1,2
Patients may present with a range of symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications.2,3
Learn MoreMolly M.
Diagnosed with PK deficiency
at 9 months old
Molly M. Diagnosed with PK deficiency at 9 months old
Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is an underrecognized red blood cell (RBC) disorder characterized by lifelong chronic hemolysis.1,2
Patients may present with a range of symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications.2,3
Learn MoreReferences: 1. Grace RF, Zanella A, Neufeld EJ, et al. Erythrocyte pyruvate kinase deficiency: 2015 status report. Am J Hematol. 2015;90(9):825-830. 2. Zanella A, Fermo E, Bianchi P, Valentini G. Red cell pyruvate kinase deficiency: molecular and clinical aspects. Br J Haematol. 2005;130(1):11-25. 3. Boscoe A, Yan Y, Hedgeman E, et al. Comorbidities and complications in adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency. Poster presented at: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, December 7–10, 2019. Orlando, FL.