Association of beta-thalassemia and Hb Q-Thailand resulting in a normal Hb A2 value.

Abstract

We describe a Chinese woman who was assumed to be a Hb Q-Thailand heterozygote, but was later also shown to have beta-thalassemia (beta-thal) with a normal amount of Hb A(2).

• Authors: Can Liao, Jian Li, Dongzhi Li
• Journal: Hemoglobin (Hemoglobin) Vol. 32 Issue 5 Pg. 505-8 ( 2008) ISSN: 1532-432X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 18932077 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Hemoglobins, Abnormal
• alpha-Globins
• hemoglobin Q Thailand
• hemoglobin A2'
• Hemoglobin A2

Topics

• Female
• Gene Deletion
• Hemoglobin A2 (analysis)
• Hemoglobins, Abnormal (genetics)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Mutation
• alpha-Globins (genetics)
• beta-Thalassemia (genetics)