Interaction of beta zero thalassemia with Hb San Diego [a high affinity hemoglobin variant, alpha 2 beta (2)109(G11)Val----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.
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