Hematological System
Hemoglobinopathies, coagulation cascade deficiencies, and cytopenias.
2 subcategories • 6 reference files
Red Blood Cell & Hemoglobin Pathologies (4)
Severe Sickle Cell Anemia
Autosomal Recessive Hemoglobinopathy
Infants (Symptoms typically manifest after 6 months as fetal hemoglobin drops)
Severe Beta-Thalassemia Major (Cooley's Anemia)
Autosomal Recessive Microcytic Hemolytic Anemia
Infants (Presents within the first 6 to 12 months of life as fetal hemoglobin declines)
Moderate G6PD Deficiency
X-Linked Red Blood Cell Enzymopathy
All ages (Inherited; typically triggered in infancy or childhood)
Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia
Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
Infants (9-24 months) and Adolescents (particularly females)
Coagulation Cascade & Platelet Defects (2)
Moderate Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Acquired Autoimmune Anti-Platelet Destruction Disorder
2 to 6 Years (Often follows a viral infection)
Severe Hemophilia A
X-Linked Recessive Coagulation Factor Deficiency
Infants and Toddlers (Often detected during circumcision, or when the child begins crawling/walking)