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Synonyms of Anemias, Sideroblastic
Disorder Subdivisions
- Acquired Sideroblastic Anemia
- Hereditary Sideroblastic Anemia
- Idiopathic Sideroblastic Anemia
General Discussion
The sideroblastic anemias are a group of blood disorders in which the body has enough iron but is unable to use it to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. As a result, iron accumulates in the mitochondria of red blood cells, giving a ringed appearance to the nucleus (ringed sideroblast). There are three categories of sideroblastic anemias: inherited, acquired, and idiopathic (of unknown origin). The signs and symptoms can range from mild to severe, and include fatigue, breathing difficulties, and weakness. Enlargement of the liver or spleen may also occur. In severe cases, the increased levels of iron in the blood may lead to heart disease, liver damage, and kidney failure.
Organizations related to Anemias, Sideroblastic
- Iron Disorders Institute
P.O. Box 675
Taylors SC 29687
Phone #: 864-292-1175
800 #: 888-565-4766
e-mail: comments@irondisorders.org
Home page: http://www.irondisorders.org
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-949-5213
800 #: 800-955-4572
e-mail: infocenter@LLS.org
Home page: http://www.LLS.org
- MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-428-7100
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: Askus@marchofdimes.com
Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
- NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Home page: N/A
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