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Hemoglobin E in Indochinese refugees

T M Cunningham

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Hemoglobin E, a beta-globin variant common in Southeast Asia, presents a "thalassemia picture" of microcythemia disproportionate to anemia. Co-inheritance with beta-thalassemia trait worsens prognosis, requiring physician awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Genetics
    • Population Health

    Background:

    • Hemoglobin E (HbE) is a common beta-globin variant in Southeast Asian populations.
    • HbE is not widely recognized by American physicians.
    • Understanding HbE's hematologic features is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the hematologic features of 55 patients with Hemoglobin E.
    • To compare these findings with previous studies.
    • To increase awareness of HbE among healthcare providers.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 55 patients with Hemoglobin E (homozygotes, heterozygotes, and E/beta-thalassemia genotype).
    • Analysis of immigrant populations from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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  • Comparison of observed hematologic parameters with existing literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Hemoglobin E is associated with microcythemia, often out of proportion to the degree of anemia.
    • Splenomegaly was not a characteristic finding.
    • Oxidative hemolysis can occur when reduced glutathione is depleted.
    • The presence of beta-thalassemia trait significantly worsens the prognosis in patients with Hemoglobin E.

    Conclusions:

    • Hemoglobin E mimics a thalassemia blood picture, characterized by microcythemia.
    • Physicians should be aware of Hemoglobin E in patients from Southeast Asia.
    • Co-inheritance of Hemoglobin E and beta-thalassemia trait poses a significant clinical challenge.