Lethal hemolytic anemia-genital anomalies syndrome
MONDO:0010891Waters-West syndrome is characterized by the association of lethal non-spherocytic, non-immune hemolytic anemia with abnormalities of the external genitalia (micropenis and hypospadias), flat occiput, dimpled earlobes, deep plantar creases, and increased space between the first and second toes. It has been described only once in two brothers who died a few hours after birth. The second-born infant had massive ascites and hepatosplenomegaly. The mother had two spontaneous abortions (at 6 and 12 weeks gestation) but gave birth to a normal girl, suggesting an autosomal or X-linked recessive mode of inheritance. Although the parents were not known to be consanguineous, they shared a French-Canadian and American Indian ethnic origin.
Also known as: water-West syndrome, hemolytic anaemia lethal congenital nonspherocytic with genital and other abnormalities, hemolytic anemia lethal congenital nonspherocytic with genital and other abnormalities, hemolytic anemia, lethal congenital nonspherocytic, with genital and other abnormalities
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Lethal hemolytic anemia-genital anomalies syndrome itself.
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Blood transfusion thresholds tested to save elderly surgical patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anemia in kids may be tied to bigger hearts, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…
Sponsor: Universitas Sumatera Utara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC