Hemoglobin san diego/β→ thalassemia in a greek adult

Abstract
Interaction of .beta.-0 thalassemia with Hb San Diego [a high affinity hemoglobin variant, .alpha.2.beta.2109(G11)Val .fwdarw. Met] in a 29-year-old Greek male is described. A marked polycythemia with low MCH and MCV, but minor clinical problems were observed. Functional properties of the isolated variant are described.