Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Thalassaemia is associated with a(n) _____ red cell distribution width (RDW)

What is the most accurate investigation for haemophilia? _____

_____ is a haemoglobinopathy due to decreased synthesis of globin chains

Essential thrombocythaemia typically occurs at age _____-60 years old

The _____ index is used to distinguish iron deficiency anaemia vs minor thalassaemia

What is the confirmatory investigation for essential thrombocythaemia? _____

Management of beta thalassemia major involves chronic _____, which increases risk for secondary hemochromatosis

Haemophilia A is an _____ pattern of inheritance

What is the general management for thalassaemia major? _____

Hint: 2

On palpation beta thalassaemia can present with _____ because of extramedullary haematopoiesis