Heinz Body Anemias [Supplementary Concept]
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemias that are characterized by heat-labile hemoglobin and Heinz bodies in erythrocytes following SPLENECTOMY. Caused by mutations in the alpha-globin (HBA) or beta-globin (HBB) genes. OMIM: 140700
Date introduced: November 5, 2012
MeSH Unique ID: C563030
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