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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

ORPHA:447· ICD-10 D59.5

Definition

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder characterized by corpuscular hemolytic anemia, bone marrow failure and frequent thrombotic events.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages