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Hb Hinwil [beta38(C4)Thr-->Asn, ACC>AAC] associated with beta0-thalassemia in a Sicilian child.
Hemoglobin - 1 Jan 2008
Cuccia Liana, Saieva Laura, Borsellino Zelia, Marocco Maria R, Ruffo Giovan B, Riou Jean, Capra Marcello
Abstract excerpt
Hemoglobins (Hbs) with high oxygen affinity play a well-known role among the causes of erythrocytosis. In 1996, a new Hb called Hb Hinwil or beta38(C4)Thr-->Asn was described. In carriers, it causes an increase in the number of red blood cells, total Hb, and hematocrit. Here we report the case of a patient, aged 10 months, whom we observed because of severe erythrocytosis. The family history of beta-thalassemia...
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