PATHOLOGY MCQ
HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of these statements is TRUE about
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It presents at birth.
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It is caused by a defect in
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It is associated with splenomegaly.
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It is associated with an increased risk of bone infarction.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen. Thalassemia can cause anemia, leaving you fatigued.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dominant beta thalassemia is an extremely rare form in which individuals who have one mutated HBB gene develop certain symptoms associated with beta thalassemia. Affected individuals may develop mild to moderate anemia, jaundice, and an abnormally enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).
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