Clinical Classification, Screening, and Diagnosis in Beta-Thalassemia and Hemoglobin E/Beta-Thalassemia.

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This article reviews the classification of beta-thalassemia syndromes, correlating clinical severity and genotype in the earlier classification, and broadening it recently based on clinical severity and transfusion status. The classification is dynamic, and individuals may progress from transfusion-independent to transfusion-dependent. Early and accurate diagnosis prevents delays in instituting treatment and...

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