This document summarizes Alpha Thalassemia. It discusses the molecular pathology, pathophysiology, clinical presentations including Hydrops syndrome and Hb H disease, diagnosis using various PCR techniques, and prenatal screening. Alpha Thalassemia results from deletions or mutations affecting the alpha globin genes, leading to excess beta or gamma chains and anemia. Clinical severity depends on the number of functional alpha globin genes.

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