Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin - CISMeF
Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobinICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : 3A50.4;
Preferred Label : Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin;
ICD-11 definition : Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin (HPFH) associated with beta-thalassaemia
is a haemoglobinopathy characterised by high haemoglobin (Hb)F levels and an increased
number of fetal-Hb-containing-cells. The association of HPFH with beta-thalassaemia
mitigates the clinical manifestations which vary from a normal state to beta-thalassaemia
intermedia.;
ICD-11 synonym : HPFH - [Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin]; Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin; fetal haemoglobin;
ICD-11 acronym : HPFH;
ICD-11 inclusion : persistence of fetal haemoglobin; persistent haemoglobin;
Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin (HPFH) associated with beta-thalassaemia
is a haemoglobinopathy characterised by high haemoglobin (Hb)F levels and an increased
number of fetal-Hb-containing-cells. The association of HPFH with beta-thalassaemia
mitigates the clinical manifestations which vary from a normal state to beta-thalassaemia
intermedia.