Haemoglobinopathies
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780199299676.003.22
Introduction 316
Laboratory diagnosis 317
Sickling disorders 318
Thalassaemia syndromes 324
A comprehensive review of haemoglobin (Hb) disorders is beyond the scope of this book. However, some children with malignant disease will happen also to have a haemoglobinopathy. In some units, staff looking after paediatric oncology patients will provide cross-cover for services looking after sickle cell disease and other haemoglobinopathies. An overview of these conditions is therefore included....
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