Alpha-thalassemia-myelodysplastic syndrome
Alpha-thalassemia-myelodysplastic syndrome
Definition
Alpha-thalassemia-myelodysplastic syndrome (ATMDS) is an acquired form of alpha-thalassemia characterized by a myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or more rarely a myeloproliferative disease (MPD) associated with hemoglobin H disease (HbH).
Also known as acquired haemoglobin H disease, acquired HbH disease, acquired hemoglobin H disease, alpha-thalassemia myelodysplasia syndrome, somatic, ATMDS — per MONDO