hemoglobin C disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects hemoglobin
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs HbC disease
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in HBB gene
gptkbp:complication gallstones
splenic sequestration
gptkbp:diagnosedBy hemoglobin electrophoresis
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label hemoglobin C disease
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:prevalence most common in people of West African descent
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:hemoglobin_SC_disease
sickle cell disease
gptkbp:symptom jaundice
splenomegaly
mild hemolytic anemia
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hemoglobin_C
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6