Alpha thalassemia spectrum

ICD-10 Code D56.0

Alpha thalassemia spectrum

Definition

An inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by impaired synthesis of alpha-globin chains leading to a variable clinical picture depending on the number of affected alleles.

Also known as alpha thalassaemia, alpha thalassemia spectrum, alpha-thalassemia, thalassemia, alpha-, thalassemias, alpha- — per MONDO

Also identified as