Anemias, Sideroblastic / Disease

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Anemias, Sideroblastic

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
2722 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville SC 29615
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/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
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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