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Sonographic Findings in Fetal Alpha Thalassemia Major

Ultrasound Department, NYU Downtown Hospital, NYU Medical Center, New York City

Julia Shvetsova, BS, RDMS, RVT

Ultrasound Department, NYU Downtown Hospital, NYU Medical Center, 530 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016; jdmitrieva{at}hotmail.com

Alpha thalassemia major is an autosomal recessive disease found mostly in Southern Chinese and Southeast Asians. It is caused by deletion of alpha globin genes. Normally, there are four alpha genes. ¹Some cases lead to lifelong dependence on transfusions, with iron buildup and shortened life duration. Depending on the number of genes affected, the fetus may die in utero or very soon after birth.²

Key Words: alpha thalassemia • hydrops fetalis • ascites • prenatal ultrasound

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 17, No. 6, 358-361 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/875647930101700610


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