Haematology - Microcytic Flashcards
1
Q
Fe dificiency sy
A
Sore red tongue, koilonychia
2
Q
Fe deficiency ax
A
Blood loss or malabsorption
3
Q
Iron deficiency mx
A
Oral ferrous sulphate
4
Q
Normal haem genes
A
2a2b
5
Q
Alpha thalassamie mx
A
Blood transfusion
Bone marrow transplant can be curative
(single gene effected, both genes is called hydrops fetalis and incompatible with life)
6
Q
Beta minor px
A
Carrier (1 abnormal, 1 normal)
7
Q
Beta minor sy
A
Microcytic anaemia
8
Q
Beta minor mx
A
None
9
Q
Beta intermediate px
A
2 defective (or 1 defective, 1 deleted)
10
Q
Beta intermedia mx
A
Blood transfusion
11
Q
beta major px
A
Two deletions
12
Q
Beta major sy
A
Severe anaemia and failure to thrive
13
Q
Thalassaemia sy
A
Anaemia, splenomegaly
14
Q
Sickle cell sy
A
Bone pain, jaundice, failure to thrive
15
Q
Sickle cell crises precipitation
A
Infection, dehydration, hypoxia, cold
