MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

THALASSEMIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is not a diagnosis of Sickle Cell?
A
first described in 1910 in Chicago, joint pain
B
heart palpitations, “acute chest syndrome”
C
shortness of breath, jaundice
D
loss of hair
E
crescent-shaped RBCs in peripheral blood; 4th case reported in 1922
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortness of breath and fatigue are common symptoms of this condition, which can be fatal. Organ damage. Sickle cells that block blood flow to organs deprive the affected organs of blood and oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Four major types of crises are recognised in sickle cell anaemia: aplastic, acute sequestration, hyper-haemolytic, and vaso-occlusive crises.

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