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HEMOGLOBIN
Volume 32, Issue 5, Pages 446-453Publisher
INFORMA HEALTHCARE
DOI: 10.1080/03630260802173429
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- Zon-Mw project [21000.0105]
- European Commission [026539]
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The Lepore hemoglobins (Hbs) are a group of structural defects resulting from different recombination events between the delta- and beta-globin genes. They may come with different beta-thalassemia (beta-thal) minor-like phenotypes in the carrier and with variably severe phenotypes in the rare homozygote, and in the common compound heterozygote with beta-thal. The most seriously affected patients are those of Yugoslavian origin presenting with severe transfusion-dependent hemolytic anemia, dyserythropoiesis, hepatosplenomegaly and skeletal malformations. Because of genetic risk, couples where both partners are carriers of these combinations may require prognosis and prenatal diagnosis. In these cases, recognition of the defect must be done with particular care. We report a case of Hb Lepore induced by a yet unknown crossover event found in a 24-year-old Turkish male and compare the novel mutation with those previously reported.
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