Belgian Genetic Tests database
Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis
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Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis
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| Description: |
A severe form of alpha-thalassemia that is mostly lethal, and associated with severe long-term outcome and lifelong transfusions in survivors. It is characterized by fetal onset of generalized edema, pleural and pericardial effusions, and severe hypochromic anemia.
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| ORPHAcode: |
163596
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| Synonyms: |
Alpha-thalassemia hydrops fetalis
Alpha-thalassemia major
Hemoglobin Bart's hydrops fetalis
Homozygous alpha0-thalassemia
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| Created: |
13 May 2019 - 01:02
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| Changed: |
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14
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