Sickle Cell Disorder Frequency: Hb S with Other Hemoglobins

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Sickle Cell Disorder Frequency: Hb S with Other Hemoglobins

Hemoglobin S may combine with other abnormal hemoglobins as well. For example, hemoglobin SC occurs as a double heterozygous condition in which both hemoglobin S and hemoglobin C combine. This occurs in less than 0.5% of the African-American population but can be as high as 25% in West Africa. Although Hb SC disease may produce a less severe anemia, the chance for retinal hemorrhage and renal and bone necrosis is greater due to increased blood viscosity. Most persons with Hb SC disease have splenomegaly, but significant symptoms usually do not show up until the teenage years.

The double heterozygote for Hb SD is quite rare and produces an anemia midway in severity between sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
The rare double heterozygote for Hb E produces an anemia similar to Hb S beta-thalassemia.