3A51.6 Haemoglobin D disease

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Haemoglobin D (Hb D) disease is characterised by mild haemolytic anaemia and mild to moderate splenomegaly. Prevalence is unknown. Heterozygous forms of Hb D are clinically silent. Molecular testing can be useful to distinguish Hb D homozygosity from cases of heterozygous Hb D in association with beta-(0) thalassaemia.

synonyms

• Haemoglobin D disease
• Punjab disease
• Los Angeles disease
• Hb D Los Angeles disease
• Hb D Punjab disease

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