[Myelodysplastic syndromes associated with acquired hemoglobin H disease]

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2007 May;28(5):327-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To report 7 cases of acquired hemoglobin H in myelodysplastic syndromes.

Case data and discussion: Clinical materials of the 7 cases were retrospectively presented. Clinical features of the similar cases in literatures were reviewed. The criteria for diagnosis of this entity by Steensma and its pathogenesis were discussed.

Conclusion: This entity is a new subtype of MDS with unique clinical features and pathogenesis, and might be a proper model in the study of MDS transformation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / complications*
  • alpha-Thalassemia / complications*