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Delta-beta-thalassemia

ORPHA:231237· ICD-10 D56.2

Definition

Delta-beta-thalassemia is a form of beta-thalassemia characterized by decreased or absent synthesis of the delta- and beta-globin chains with a compensatory increase in expression of fetal gamma-chain synthesis.

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal