Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

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

_____ is a neoplastic proliferation of mature myeloid cells, especially platelets

Petechial bleeding is a common sign of _____ disorders

Hint: coagulation/platelet

Beta thalassaemia _____ is due to β+/β+ or β+/β0 and presents with moderate anaemia

Public Health England recommend all _____ women are screened for thalassaemia

What is the management for asymptomatic thalassaemias? _____

Haemophilia A is an _____ pattern of inheritance

Haemophilia has _____ aPTT and normal PT

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

What is the general management for thalassaemia major? _____

Hint: 2