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
A department providing genetic testing, evaluation, and counseling for inherited conditions, including cancer risk, cardiovascular and neurological disorders, and rare diseases, t…
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Pediatric Genetics
A program within Genetic Services providing DNA testing during pregnancy, including evaluation and counseling to diagnose genetic conditions, assess inherited risks, and guide car…