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29 Μαΐ 2023 · Objectives: Describe the etiology of hemoglobin C disease. Summarize the appropriate evaluation of hemoglobin C disease. Outline the management options available for hemoglobin C disease.
21 Σεπ 2018 · Hemoglobin C disease (Hb CC) is a mild disorder that generally does not cause any symptoms and is associated with a normal life expectancy. Affected individuals exhibit normal growth and...
Hemoglobin C disease is a hemoglobinopathy that causes symptoms of a hemolytic anemia. (See also Overview of Hemolytic Anemia .) The prevalence of detectable hemoglobin (Hb) C in people in the United States with African ancestry is approximately 2 to 3%.
30 Νοε 2021 · Summary. Hemoglobin C disease is a blood disorder that can cause fatigue, weakness, and anemia. It occurs when a person inherits two copies of hemoglobin C genes from their parents....
29 Μαΐ 2023 · Although hemoglobin C disease is a mild disease and does not develop into serious clinical complications, its inheritance with other hemoglobinopathies such as hemoglobin S (Hb SC) may have serious consequences.
Hemoglobin C, S-C, and E diseases are inherited conditions characterized by gene mutations that affect the hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in red blood cells. These red blood cells are destroyed more quickly than others, resulting in chronic anemia.
See Hemoglobin C under RBC inclusions for additional information. Less splenic sequestration and milder chronic hemolysis compared to sickle cell disease. Patients are usually asymptomatic.
