[Hemoglobin C disease: report of 16 Tunisian cases]. / L'hemoglobinose C: a propos de 16 cas Tunisiens.
Tunis Med
; 85(3): 209-11, 2007 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-17668575
ABSTRACT
AIM:
was to provide the clinical and biological patterns hemoglobine disease in Tunisia.METHODS:
This retrospective study collected to 16 cases of hemoglobin C disease 6 homozygotic Hb C and 10 heterozygotic Hb C/beta-thalassemia.RESULTS:
The clinical profile is characterized by mild hemolytic anemia (Hb = 11.7 g/dl) associated with splenomegaly and hypersplenism. Contrary to homozygous state, the Hb C/beta-thalassemia is associated with microcytosis and pseudopolycythemia. The diagnosis is based on target cells, specific intraerythrocytic Hb C crystals in blood smear and Hb C level at 100%.CONCLUSION:
The Hb C disease must be considered as a benign hemoglobinopathy which is associated with a long survival without major complications.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedad de la Hemoglobina C
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
Fr
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article