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The classic clinical presentation of hemolytic anemia is jaundice, pallor, and splenomegaly. [obgynkey.com]

Other beta chain structural defects may also present under such circumstances. [oncologynurseadvisor.com]

Splenomegaly and Heinz bodies may also be present. Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

• Anemia

  Abstract The mechanisms of hemoglobin precipitation into Heinz bodies and hemolytic anemia that characterize congenital Heinz body hemolytic anemia (CHBHA) were studied in patients with the unstable hemoglobins, Köln (beta-98 valine -- methionine) and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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• Heart Failure

  In physiologic response to hypoxia as in congenital heart disease and congestive heart failure. Basophilic stippling: These are the inclusion in the cytoplasm of RBC e.g. Lead poisoning. Reticulocytosis. [labpedia.net]

  The severe anemia causes congestive heart failure and subsequent massive total body edema, termed " hydrops fetalis ." [web2.iadfw.net]

  Severe anemia due to bleeding in a neonate or a live hydropic baby (alpha thalassemia major, Diamond Blackfan anemia, congenital parvovirus) is a pediatric emergency that requires rapid evaluation and treatment to prevent hypoxia, congestive heart failure [oncologynurseadvisor.com]

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• Cyanosis

  This consisted of an acute hemolytic process having 2 characteristic features: a brown-to-green discoloration of the blood, creating a form of cyanosis when viewed in the patient; and the presence of inclusion bodies in the red cells that were evident [annals.org]

  Related Concepts SNOMET-CT Hemoglobinopathy with cyanosis (disorder) ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D58.2 - Other hemoglobinopathies' The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D58.2. [icd.codes]

  […] range Hemoglobin C disease Hemoglobin c trait Hemoglobin D disease Hemoglobin D trait Hemoglobin E disease Hemoglobin e trait Hemoglobin low Hemoglobin O-Arab trait Hemoglobin very high Hemoglobin Zurich disease Hemoglobinopathy Hemoglobinopathy with cyanosis [icd9data.com]

  If the level of blue hemoglobin exceeds 5 g/dL in capillary blood, the clinical result is cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes. [web2.iadfw.net]

• Myopathy

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• Suggestibility

  Concomitantly, heme avidity to beta-92 lessens, suggesting that degradation of the resulting excessively freed heme may produce the pigmented dipyrroluria of this syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Intravascular hemolysis is also suggested by urinary hemosiderin. [merckmanuals.com]

  Anemia does not appear to be present in these infants, and this suggest that liver dysfunction plays a greater role. [g6pd.org]

  Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Work-up of congenital hemolytic anemias Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test Unstable [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

  The heme units are identical in each hemoglobin molecule; changes in amino acid sequence in the globin […] Laboratory Tests in Hemolytic Anemias Certain laboratory tests are extremely helpful in suggesting or demonstrating the presence of hemolytic anemia [med-life.net]

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• Encephalopathy

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An array of laboratory tests are available for detecting hemolysis, and specialized tests may be indicated to diagnose the cause for hemolysis (see Workup ). [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Heinz Bodies

  Abstract The mechanisms of hemoglobin precipitation into Heinz bodies and hemolytic anemia that characterize congenital Heinz body hemolytic anemia (CHBHA) were studied in patients with the unstable hemoglobins, Köln (beta-98 valine -- methionine) and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Denatured hemoglobin forms Heinz bodies, which damage the erythrocyte membrane and promote premature hemolysis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  (Equivalent Terms) Heinz-Ehrlich Bodies Blood Test What is Heinz Bodies Blood Test? (Background Information) Heinz bodies are irregularly-shaped masses of nonfunctional hemoglobin. [dovemed.com]

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Prognosis The prognosis for patients with hemolytic anemia depends on the underlying cause. Overall, mortality rates are low in hemolytic anemias. However, the risk is greater in older patients and patients with cardiovascular impairment. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Course and prognosis Hemolytic episodes in the A– type of deficiency are usually self-limited, even if drug administration is continued. This is not the case in the more severe Mediterranean type of deficiency. [g6pd.org]

The prognosis of homozygous Hb C disease is excellent. An individual may inherit a Hb S gene from one parent and a Hb C gene from the other. The result of this double whammy is Hb SC disease. [web2.iadfw.net]

Sickle Cell Disease Etiology Hemoglobin S (Hb S) is the predominant hemoglobin in the group of genetic disorders that encompass sickle cell disease (SCD). [obgynkey.com]

"An update on the etiology and diagnostic evaluation of a leukemoid reaction." European journal of internal medicine 17.6 (2006): 394-398. ul Haque, Anwar, and Noor ul Aan. "Leukemoid Reaction: Unusual Causes." [derangedphysiology.com]

Hemolytic anemia has multiple causes, and the clinical presentation can differ depending on the etiology. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The classification, symptomatology, and diagnostic procedures necessary for detection of such reactions and identification of the etiology are discussed in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11. [med-life.net]

It may be acquired through: immune etiologies(Rh, ABO or other blood group incompatibility, maternal autoimmune, drugs) infectious etiologies(bacterial sepsis, rubella, CMV, disseminated herpes simplex virus, adenovirus, toxoplasmosis, malaria, syphilis [oncologynurseadvisor.com]

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Epidemiology and genetics The Hb S gene is found primarily in populations of native tropical African origin (which include most African-Americans). [web2.iadfw.net]

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Pathophysiological interactions cause unstable hemoglobins to exhibit altered solubility due to oxidation of amino acid residues in globin chains Prevents formation of intact hemoglobin tetramer through weakened binding of heme to globin Interferes with [arupconsult.com]

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[…] prevalent Inherited as autosomal dominant disorders although de novo variants do occur Pathophysiology Pathophysiological interactions cause unstable hemoglobins to exhibit altered solubility due to oxidation of amino acid residues in globin chains Prevents [arupconsult.com]

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