Spectrum of Hemoglobin E Disorder in a Family
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v6i2.33748Keywords:
Hemoglobin E disorder, Nonspecific clinical problem, Family pedigree, Genetic counselingAbstract
We report a Bangladeshi family case of Hemoglobin E (Hb E) disorder. A 50 years old female and three of her family members had hemoglobin E disorder. Which was an incidental findings with nonspecific clinical problem and finally discovered the family pedigree of hemoglobin E disorder in asymptomatic other family members. Herein, we present the laboratory diagnosis and comparative data of the spectrum of Hb E disorders (i.e., heterozygous Hb E trait, homozygous Hb E disease) that was found in our index case and her offspring. Finally, genetic counseling & proper education gave to prevent the transmission of the abnormal gene in their progeny.
KYAMC Journal Vol. 6, No.-2, Jan 2016, Page 653-655
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