Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
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What is the definition of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia?
Congenital hemolytic anemia is a genetic disorder in which there is a significant reduction in red blood cells in the blood that are fit to carry oxygen due to an abnormality in how the cells are formed. There are several types of congenital hemolytic anemias, including sickle cell disease (SCD), hereditary spherocytosis, and pyruvate kinase deficiency.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia?
Symptoms of congenital hemolytic anemia may include fatigue, paleness, fever, mental confusion, dizziness, difficulty breathing on exertion, dark urine, yellowing of the skin and whites of eyes (jaundice), enlarged liver or spleen, kidney failure, pain in the extremities, heart murmur, and irregular heartbeat.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Hemolytic Anemia?
Treatment for congenital hemolytic anemia depends on the severity of the disorder and may include blood transfusions, corticosteroids, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), blood exchange transfusion, splenectomy, and immunosuppressive therapy.
Who are the top Congenital Hemolytic Anemia Local Doctors?
Elite in Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
Elite in Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
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Jefferson Hematology - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Sophie Lanzkron is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lanzkron is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Lanzkron is board certified in Hematology. Dr. Lanzkron is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
Elite in Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
Referral may be required

Duke Adult Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center - Clinic 2N

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Experience:
53+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Russian
Offers Telehealth

Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Telen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Telen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Elite in Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
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Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English, Turkish

Banu Aygun is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Aygun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

What are the latest Congenital Hemolytic Anemia Clinical Trials?
Studies of the Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease

Summary: This study is not a treatment protocol and no experimental treatments are involved. Study participants may be seen as needed for clinical, translational and basic research studies, or as medically indicated. Subjects will receive their general medical care outside the NIH and will be seen at our clinic or at CNHS with varying frequency. Subjects may be seen for multiple visits. Subjects may be ask...

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Matched Related Donor Non-myeloablative Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation With Alemtuzumab, 400 cGy TBI, and Abatacept for Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia

Summary: This is a non-ablative (partial) stem cell transplant for patients with severe sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia requiring red cell transfusions. The intensity of the transplant is slightly increased from our previous transplant regimens. The goal is to aim for higher percentage of donor cells to stably remain in the recipients long term.