beta-thalassemia minor

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
hemoglobin
gptkbp:affects hemoglobin production
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs beta-thalassemia trait
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in HBB gene
gptkbp:diagnosedBy complete blood count
hemoglobin electrophoresis
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis iron deficiency anemia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label beta-thalassemia minor
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:D56.3
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:inheritanceRisk 25% chance of major if both parents have minor
gptkbp:OMIM 141900
gptkbp:prevalence high in Mediterranean populations
high in Middle Eastern populations
high in South Asian populations
gptkbp:riskFactor offspring may inherit beta-thalassemia major if both parents are carriers
gptkbp:symptom microcytosis
hypochromia
mild anemia
gptkbp:treatment usually not required
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:beta-thalassemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6