Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Haemophilias predominantly affect _____ **bonus, why?

Hint: gender

What is the supportive management required to improve long-term surivial in beta thalassaemia? _____

Beta thalassaemia _____ is due to β/β+ or β/β0 and presents asymptomatically

~20% of cases are haemophilia _____ caused by genetic factor IX deficiency

Which coagulation disorder presents with recurrent haemarthroses, spontaneous / easy bruising, and bleeding after surgery? _____

Haemophilia A is an _____ pattern of inheritance

_____ is due to --/-α and presents with moderate/severe anaemia

Alpha thalassaemia _____ is due to --/αα or -α /-α and presents with mild anaemia

Beta thalassaemia _____ is the most severe form of the disease; causes severe anemia a few months after birth

Patients with thalassaemias will be offered genetic _____ and family members will be offered screening