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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 32, 2008 - Issue 5
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Limb Defects in a Fetus with Homozygous α-Thalassemia

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Pages 509-512 | Received 04 Sep 2007, Accepted 20 Nov 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A fetus with homozygous α-thalassemia (α-thal) who displayed limb reduction defects is described. These kinds of congenital anomalies should be surveyed by sonography in at-risk pregnancies and included in genetic counseling prior to in utero fetal therapy.

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