Beta-thalassemia

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

Chronic hemolytic anemia

An chronic form of hemolytic anemia.


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PMID (PMCID)
9484118
 MALE Child
Homozygous beta thalassemia in an African-American pediatric patient.
DeBall S, Gordy FM.
J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1997;21(4):315-9.
In homozygous, beta-thalassemia there are characteristic changes due to severe chronic hemolytic anemia.