Hb H Disease Diagnosed During Adolescent Pregnancy.
Hemoglobin
; 44(2): 137-138, 2020 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Hb H disease is a moderate to severe form of α-thalassemia (α-thal). Patients with Hb H disease may become symptomatic, especially during infections and pregnancy, and may require transfusions. Herein, we present a 16-year-old female with Hb H disease who was initially diagnosed during adolescent pregnancy and was found to carry the -α3.7/-(α)20.5 deletions. The relatively mild presentation of this case highlights the milder phenotypic consequences of deletional α mutations. The case describes the screening and management of pregnancy with Hb H disease. Additionally, this case demonstrates that screening of some undiagnosed inherited blood disorders is important during pregnancy.
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Hematológicas del Embarazo
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Hemoglobina H
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Talasemia alfa
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Año:
2020
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Article