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Sonographic Findings in Fetal Alpha Thalassemia MajorUltrasound Department, NYU Downtown Hospital, NYU Medical Center, New York City
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) |
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