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[Beta(o)/beta(o) thalassemia with a mild phenotype].
Annales de biologie clinique - 1 Jan 2000
Hémar C, Nibourel O, Maboudou P, Méreau-Richard C, Badens C, Rousseaux J, Rose C
Abstract excerpt
We report the case of a 30 years old patient of Algerian origin, presenting a beta-thalassemia major with a phenotype of intermediate severity. Its genotype is beta(o)/beta(o), leading to a complete absence of beta-globin synthesis. This genotype is usually responsible for major clinical complications and a severe anaemia requiring regular transfusions. However, the patient presents with a mild form of the...
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