ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by the bi-parental gene that encodes for haemoglobin C. This disease
is characterised by abnormal structure of one of the globin chains of the haemoglobin
molecule. This disease may present with mild haemolytic anaemia, increased risk for
gallstones, enlarged spleen, episodes of joint pain, and increased risk of infection.
This disease is confirmed by identification of the haemoglobin C gene by genetic testing.;
ICD-11 inclusion : Homozygous (HbC/HbC, HbC/beta-thal and other);
A disease caused by the bi-parental gene that encodes for haemoglobin C. This disease
is characterised by abnormal structure of one of the globin chains of the haemoglobin
molecule. This disease may present with mild haemolytic anaemia, increased risk for
gallstones, enlarged spleen, episodes of joint pain, and increased risk of infection.
This disease is confirmed by identification of the haemoglobin C gene by genetic testing.