MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

THALASSEMIA

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What is the classification of thalassemia disease?
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One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thalassemia is classified as trait, minor, intermedia and major to describe how severe the condition is. These labels represent a range where having a thalassemia trait means that you may experience mild anemia symptoms or no symptoms at all. You may not need treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The alpha thalassemias can be generally categorized as: Silent Carrier, Alpha Thalassemia Trait, Hemoglobin H disease, Hemoglobin H-Constant Spring, and Alpha Thalassemia major. Frequently, the diagnosis of alpha thalassemia trait in a parent is discovered after the birth of an affected child.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beta thalassemia major (Cooley’s anemia). Beta thalassemia minor or thalassemia trait. Beta thalassemia major: This is the most severe type of this disorder. Thalassemia minima: This type often causes no symptoms. More items

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