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Hemoglobin Titusville, a low oxygen affinity variant hemoglobin, in a family of Northern European background.
American journal of hematology - 1 Dec 2004
Luo Hong-Yuan, Irving Ian, Prior John, Lim Erna, Eung Shawn H, Skelton Timothy P, Erber Wendy N, Steinberg Martin H, Chui David H K
Abstract excerpt
We report the second case of Hb Titusville in a family of Northern European background. This variant hemoglobin caused by an alpha-globin gene mutation has decreased oxygen affinity. Correct diagnosis is clinically important to spare affected individuals extensive investigations into other causes of low oxygen saturation in peripheral blood.
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