Congenital hemolytic anemia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Congenital hemolytic anemia (or hereditary hemolytic anemia) refers to hemolytic anemia which is primarily due to congenital disorders.[1]
Types include:
- Genetic conditions of RBC Membrane
- Genetic conditions of RBC metabolism (enzyme defects)
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD or favism)
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency
- Hemoglobinopathies[2]/genetic conditions of hemoglobin
References
- ↑ Rahman SA, Jamal CY (2002). "Congenital hemolytic anemia in Bangladesh: types and clinical manifestations". Indian Pediatr. 39 (6): 574–7. PMID 12084953. Unknown parameter
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