MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

THALASSEMIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of B-thalassemia?
A
Chipmunk face
B
Hair-on-End Skull Xray
C
Hepatosplenomegaly
D
Moon face
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thalassemia can cause mild or severe anemia. Anemia occurs when your body does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. The severity and type of anemia depends on how many genes are affected.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beta thalassemia major (Cooley’s anemia) is the most severe kind of beta thalassemia. Beta thalassemia intermedia may cause mild to moderate anemia symptoms. Beta thalassemia minor (beta thalassemia trait) often causes mild anemia symptoms. 20-Jul-2022

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