Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Hemolytic anemia

A type of anemia caused by premature destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis).


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PMID (PMCID)
17593684
 MALE Infant
Detection of beta-thalassemia (homozygous) by hemoglobin electrophoresis on agar gel and citrate agar medium: a case report.
Majhi S, Mishra A, Mehta KD, Baral N, Shrestha P.
Nepal Med Coll J. 2007;9(1):70-1.
He was investigated for hemolytic anemia and suspected of beta Thalassemia (Homozygous) based on the low level of Hb and high HbF%.
8796762
 FEMALE Adult
Sickle cell thalassemia in pregnancy: a case report.
Carpani G, Bozzetti P, Cetin I, Tel A, Moroni GA.
J Matern Fetal Med. 1996;5(1):28-30.
As she was known to be a double heterozygote for beta-thalassemia and hemoglobin S, a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia caused by sickled red cells vasocclusive crises was made.
7974818
 MALE Child
Acute hemolysis in association with hepatitis B infection in a child with beta-thalassemia trait.
Gurgey A, Yuce A, Ozbek N, Kocak N.
Turk J Pediatr. 1994;36(3):259-62.
It remained unclear whether hemolytic anemia in this patient was merely a coincidental finding or whether hepatitis B virus infection and beta-thalassemia trait had played a role in causing hemolysis.
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 FEMALE Adult
Coexistence of hereditary spherocytosis and beta-thalassemia: case report of severe hemolytic anemia in an American black.
White BP, Farver M.
S D J Med. 1991;44(9):257-61.
Coexistence of hereditary spherocytosis and beta-thalassemia: case report of severe hemolytic anemia in an American black.