Rare Combinational Hemoglobinopathies

Cureus. 2022 Dec 8;14(12):e32327. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32327. eCollection 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Hemoglobinopathies are genetic defects that result in the abnormal formation and composition of globin chains in the hemoglobin molecule. Sickle cell disease is one of the more common forms of genetic malformation, while Hemoglobin (Hb) Arab, Lepore, Korle-Bu, Kansas, D-Punjab, and Hasharon are uncommon presentations. Herein, we describe the case of a young patient who presented with a low hemoglobin level and was subsequently diagnosed with a rare combination of Hemoglobin Korle-Bu, D-Punjab, and sickle cell trait.

Keywords: anemia; d-punjab; hemoglobinopathy; korle-bu; sickle cell.

Publication types

  • Case Reports