Hemoglobin E disease

Definition

Hemoglobin E disease (HbE) is a hemoglobinopathy characterized by production of abnormal variant hemoglobin known as hemoglobin E, with a generally benign, asymptomatic presentation.

Also known as hemoglobin E disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 5379 per MONDO
• ICD9 282.7 per MONDO
• NCIT C35287 per MONDO
• Orphanet 2133 per MONDO
• SCTID 25065001 per MONDO
• UMLS C0238159 per MONDO