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[Beta(+)-thalassemia (-31CapA-->G) homozygosity discovered on the mass medical examination: diagnosis for beta-thalassemia and DNA analysis].
Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology - 1 Mar 1998
Orisaka M, Koyamada K, Suzuki Z, Itoh T, Harano K, Harano T
Abstract excerpt
A 44-year-old Japanese male showed a high value of HbF (14.3%) in an assay of glycated Hb (HbA1c) by use of HLC-723GHb II system. The proband was asymptomatic although he was found to be anemic ten years ago. The hematological examination revealed microcytosis, hypochromia and slight reticulocytosis (3.7%). Serum iron level was high (245 g/dl). Blood smear revealed aniso-poikilocytosis with scattered target...
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