Condition
Hemoglobinopathy
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 18 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hemoglobinopathy is a group of rare, inherited disorders involving abnormal structure of the hemoglobin molecule.
- These disorders include hemoglobin C disease , hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and various types of thalassemia.
Definition
Hemoglobinopathy is a group of rare, inherited disorders involving abnormal structure of the hemoglobin molecule. These disorders include hemoglobin C disease , hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and various types of thalassemia.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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