Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin-beta-thalassemia syndrome
ORPHA:46532· ICD-10 D56.4
Definition
Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH) associated with beta-thalassemia is characterized by high hemoglobin (Hb) F levels and an increased number of fetal-Hb-containing-cells.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant
- Age of onset
- Childhood