[Hyperthyroidism: acquired cause of an increase in haemoglobin A2 level]

Ann Biol Clin (Paris). 2019 Aug 1;77(4):436-438. doi: 10.1684/abc.2019.1468.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Hyperthyroidism may be associated with several haematological disorders, including an increase in haemoglobin A2 level. We report the case of haemoglobin study in a 29-years old man of Mediterranean origin presenting microcytosis. Results showed a slight increase in haemoglobin A2 level, suggestive of a beta-thalassemia trait, which was finally related to the existence of a recently diagnosed Grave's disease.

Keywords: haemoglobin A2; hyperthyroidism; β-thalassemia trait.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Graves Disease / diagnosis
  • Graves Disease / etiology
  • Hematologic Tests
  • Hemoglobin A2 / analysis*
  • Hemoglobin A2 / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / blood*
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Hyperthyroidism / etiology*
  • Male
  • Up-Regulation
  • beta-Thalassemia / blood
  • beta-Thalassemia / complications*

Substances

  • Hemoglobin A2