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Hemoglobinopathy is a group of disorders passed down through families (inherited) in which there is abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule.
Such disorders include hemoglobin C disease, hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and various types of thalassemia.
ReferencesGolan DE. Hemolytic anemias: red cell membrane and metabolic defects. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 165.
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∙ 12y agoHemoglobinopathy is a group of disorders passed down through families (inherited) in which there is abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule.
Such disorders include hemoglobin C disease, hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and various types of thalassemia.
ReferencesSteinberg MH. Sickle cell disease and associated hemoglobinopathies. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 166.
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Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network; Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Can you have both alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia?
Of coare yes. You can get any hemoglobinopathy from a parent without any connection to other hemoglobinopathy (or any other hereditary disease) from the other parent. Prof. Kornfeld Pal
What has the author George R Honig written?
George R. Honig has written: 'Human hemoglobin genetics' -- subject(s): Familial & genetic, Genetic aspects, Genetic aspects of Hemoglobinopathy, Genetics, Hemoglobin, Hemoglobinopathies, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobins, Human genetics
Can minor thalassemia carrier and alpha marry?
Yes, A "carrier" of alpha thalassemia and of beta thalassemia can marry, but not to someone with any hemoglobinopathy. Prof. Kornfeld Pal
What is heredity hemoglobin defect characterized by abnormally shaped cells and anemia?
The most widely known is cycle cell anemia. If you want more information, look up hemoglobinopathy.
Who is researching methemoglobinemia?
This is a congenital hemoglobinopathy where the hemoglobin has an increased affinity for oxygen, and therefore, it does not releases it to the tissues. The consequence is hypoxia, and clinically, the baby has a bluish to grey color. It is incompatible with life.
What has the author H Lehmann written?
H. Lehmann has written: 'Human haemoglobin variants and their characteristics' -- subject(s): Hemoglobin, Tables 'Man's haemoglobins' -- subject(s): Hemoglobin, Hemoglobinopathy
What are hemoglobinopathies?
There are two categories of hemoglobinopathy. In the first category, abnormal globin chains give rise to abnormal hemoglobin molecules. In the second category, normal hemoglobin chains are produced but in abnormal amounts.
What has the author Farba Balle Khodia Faye written?
Farba Balle Khodia Faye has written: 'Malaria resistance or susceptibility in red cells disorders' -- subject(s): Disease susceptibility, Hemoglobin polymorphisms, Hemoglobinopathies, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobins, Immunity, Innate, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Malaria, Plasmodium, Plasmodium falciparum
What is the major difference between thalassemia and sickle cell anemia?
Thalassemia is a quantitative problem of too few globins synthesized, whereas sickle-cell anemia (a hemoglobinopathy) is a qualitative problem of synthesis of an incorrectly functioning globin. (wikipedia)
What causes hemoglobin levels of 3.1?
Hemoglobin is the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues.As such, it is a reflection of the number of red blood cells in the blood.Normal values are between 14-18 g/dl for men and 12-16 g/dl for women.Common causes of decreased levels of hemoglobin include anemia, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, hemorrhage, dietary insufficiency, bone marrow failure, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma, malnutrition, leukemia, and hemoglobinopathy.
What is abnormal hemoglobin?
Abnormal hemoglobin is a lab result . First it is important to know what hemoglobin is, it is the stuff that fills your red blood cells. You will have to check with your doctor about the meanings of high hemoglobin or look it up online. But low hemoglobin generally signals a problem because there is not enough to fill the red blood cells. An abnormal hemoglobing test really doesnt tell me anything, you should also look at your bilirubin which tells how fast blood cells are being destroyed and the actual red blood celll count which may be labeled RBC or TBC for total blood cell count.
What is the synonym of the leukemia?
it probay one of these, Christmas disease, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, Letterer-Siwe syndrome, acute leukemia, anemia, angiohemophilia, aplastic anemia, chronic leukemia, cyclic neutropenia, erythrocytosis, hemoglobinopathy, hemophilia, hemophilia A, hemophilia B, hypochromic anemia, infectious granuloma, iron deficiency anemia, leukemic reticuloendotheliosis, macrocytic anemia, multiple myeloma, myelogenous leukemia, neutropenia, pernicious anemia, plasma cell leukemia, plasmacytoma, polycythemia, pseudoleukemia, purpura, purpura hemorrhagica, sickle-cell anemia, thalassemia, vascular hemophilia glad to help!
