Beta-thalassemia

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

Xanthinuria

An increased concentration of xanthine in the urine.


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PMID (PMCID)
3339736
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Hereditary xanthinuria in 2 Pakistani sisters: asymptomatic in one with beta-thalassemia but causing xanthine stone, obstructive uropathy and hypertension in the other.
Maynard J, Benson P.
J Urol. 1988;139(2):338-9.
Her 5-year-old sister, who has beta-thalassemia, also has a low serum uric acid concentration and xanthinuria.