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Chapter-28 Disorders of Hemoglobin

BOOK TITLE: A Short Textbook of Pathology

Author
1. Sajal Md Tahminur Rahman
2. Charu Hosne Ara Tahmin
3. Sajani Tabassum Tahmin
4. Sarnali Tanjila Tahmin
ISBN
9789350904640
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11956_28
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Modern Diagnostic Center Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2. Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
3. Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
4. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Chapter keywords
normal and abnormal hemoglobin, thalassemia, classifcation, laboratory diagnosis, red cell indices MCV, MCH, MCHC, iron profile

Abstract

This chapter deals with normal and abnormal Hemoglobins with their structural formula and percentage. How hemoglobin is synthesized, common disorders of hemoglobin especially thalassemia. classification, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis are clearly and briefly discussed. Importance of normal red cell indices, their normal ranges and use in different hemoglobical conditions are also mentioned. Iron profile is very important for differentiation of different microcytic hypochromic anemias, components of iron profile are mentioned and specific changes found in iron deficiency anemia is stated.

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