ICD-11 code : 3A50;
Preferred Label : Thalassaemias;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by genetically inherited autosomal recessive mutations leading to
abnormal production of haemoglobin. This disease is characterised by destruction of
red blood cells leading to anaemia and abnormal production of haemoglobin. This disease
may present with pallor, jaundice, iron overload, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
Confirmation is by identification of mutations through genetic testing.;
ICD-11 synonym : thalassaemia NOS; haemoglobin thalassaemia disorder; hereditary leptocytosis; thalassaemia syndrome;
ICD-11 inclusion : Thalassaemia minor; thalassaemia anaemia; Rietti-Greppi-Micheli anaemia; microelliptopoikilocytic anaemia; Thalassaemia with other haemoglobinopathy; mixed thalassaemia;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 3A50.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 3A50.Z;
Origin ID : 330259189;
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A disease caused by genetically inherited autosomal recessive mutations leading to
abnormal production of haemoglobin. This disease is characterised by destruction of
red blood cells leading to anaemia and abnormal production of haemoglobin. This disease
may present with pallor, jaundice, iron overload, fatigue, or shortness of breath.
Confirmation is by identification of mutations through genetic testing.