Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder (passed down from parent to child) where the body does not make enough hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. Symptoms in children range from none at all in mild cases to jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), slow growth, enlarged bones, heart palpitations and more in more severe cases.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Genetic Services
BMC’s Genetic Services provides testing for genetic disorders, condition management, genetic counseling, and care coordination with your physician to ensure that you get the prope…
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Pediatrics - Genetics
Medical geneticist Jodi Hoffman, MD and the genetic team provide diagnostic and management services for children who are likely to have inherited disorders, genetic syndromes, or …