Alpha-thalassemia

An inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by impaired synthesis of alpha-globin chains leading to a variable clinical picture depending on the number of affected alleles.

Hypogonadism

A decreased functionality of the gonad.


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PMID (PMCID)
9363663
 MALE
A case of X-linked alpha-thalassemia/mental retardation syndrome: analysis of hemoglobin by an automated glycated hemoglobin analyzer.
Kuno T, Ideguchi H, Yoshida N, Masuyama T, Ohta M, Nishimura S, Tasaki H, Miyazaki S, Hara H, Matsumoto K.
Acta Paediatr Jpn. 1997;39(5):615-8.
He showed multiple minor anomalies including characteristic facial abnormalities, alpha-thalassemia, severe mental retardation, and hypogonadism.