Haemaglobinopathies Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What do Elliptocytes usually indicate?
A
Iron deficiency
Thalassaemia
2
Q
What do Heinz bodies usually indicate?
A
Thalassaemia
G6PD deficiency
3
Q
What do Howell-Jolly bodies usually indicate?
A
Decreased splenic function
4
Q
What do Spherocytes usually indicate?
A
Spherocytosis
5
Q
First line management in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
A
Oral prednisolone
Pooled IVIG
6
Q
Peripheral colour changes when going outside in the cold - differential diagnosis?
A
Raynaud’s disease
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
7
Q
How do you diagnose G6PD deficiency?
A
G6PD enzyme assay 3 months after an acute haemolytic episode.
8
Q
Mechanism of inheritance of G6PD deficiency?
A
X linked recessive
9
Q
Clinical presentation of thrombocytopenic purpura?
A
Neuro signs
Fever
Thrombocytopenia
Haemolytic anaemia
Renal failure
