ملخص
Beta-thalassaemia is one of the most common genetic disorders worldwide, which is caused by absent or decreased synthesis of beta-globin chain subunits. Beta-thalassaemias are diverse groups of disease with a wide spectrum of clinical phenotypes. The clinical phenotypes can include asymptomatic forms of beta-thalassaemia minor, intermediate and severe transfusion dependent beta-thalassaemia major. Clinical severity varies depending on the underlying β globin gene mutation. There are a number of mild β-thalassaemia gene defects that could be referred as a € silent carrier'. Identifying the underlying molecular defect is essential to predict phenotype severity for optimal management, tailored treatment and improved quality of life. We report the first identification of a homozygous point mutation located within the promoter region of the β-globin gene at position -71 (C>T). The patient was a female child, who was referred to our clinic after she was found to have hypochromic microcytic anaemia with low haemoglobin (Hb) (67 g/L) and an Hb A 2 level at the upper limit of the normal value (3.7%). This observation is a new example of homozygous mild β-thalassaemia with a borderline Hb A 2 level, and illustrates a potential source of pitfall in the diagnosis of β-thalassaemia disease.
اللغة الأصلية | English |
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رقم المقال | e254416 |
دورية | BMJ Case Reports |
مستوى الصوت | 16 |
رقم الإصدار | 4 |
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حالة النشر | Published - أبريل 1 2023 |
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