Thalassemia

A group of hereditary hemolytic anemias in which there is decreased synthesis of one or more hemoglobin polypeptide chains. There are several genetic types with clinical pictures ranging from barely detectable hematologic abnormality to severe and fatal anemia.

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Thalassemias

Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: 6
- Hematologic Diseases: 3366
  - Anemia: 38331
    - Hemolytic Anemia: 6695
      - Congenital Hemolytic Anemia: 288
        Thalassemia: 6112
  - Hemoglobinopathies: 2001
    - Thalassemia: 6112
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 11939
  - Hemoglobinopathies: 2001
    - Thalassemia: 6112
  - Congenital Hemolytic Anemia: 288
    - Thalassemia: 6112

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