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sickle cell trait [1 record]

Record 1 2019-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Genetics
  • Blood
Universal entry(ies)
D57.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The heterozygous form of sickle cell anemia, characterized by the presence of both hemoglobin S and hemoglobin A in the red blood cells.

OBS

D57.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Génétique
  • Sang
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
D57.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Le trait drépanocytaire caractérise l'individu qui a hérité d'un seul gène d'hémoglobine S d'un de ses parents. Le trait ne peut pas évoluer en anémie à cellules falciformes. Cependant ce gène peut être transmis aux enfants.

OBS

D57.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Genética
  • Sangre
Entrada(s) universal(es)
D57.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Forma heterocigótica de la anemia drepanocítica, caracterizada por la presencia a la vez de hemoglobina S y hemoglobina A en los hematíes.

OBS

No se produce anemia ni otros signos de la anemia drepanocítica. Las personas que tienen ese rasgo son informadas y aconsejadas en relación con la posibilidad de tener un niño con drepanocitosis si ambos padres lo presentan.

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