HbE- THALASSEMIA: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 36
Abstract
BACKGROUND HbE is a variant haemoglobin with a mutation in beta-globin gene, which is the most common Hb variant in South-East Asia. Here, we present a case report of 17 yrs. old boy presented with symptoms of anaemia and unusual head shape. HbE alone is clinically silent and it manifests when it mingles with Thalassemia
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Keriyatt Sajeethkumar, Aquil , Vadakke Thushar, Anoop
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