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During performing routine blood test among members of a family, abnormally high potassium values was noticed. Which hematological anomaly is known to cause such a finding?

A
ITP
B
Polycythemia rubra vera
C
Bernard soulier syndrome
D
Hereditary elliptocytosis
High-Yield Explanation
Hereditary elliptocytosis is autosomal domiantly inherited and runs in families. It is usually asymptomatic and detected during blood tests as it can produce pseudohyperkalemia. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page 876.

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