Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Symptoms of essential thrombocythaemia are related to an increased risk of _____ and/or thrombosis

Petechial bleeding is a common sign of _____ disorders

Hint: coagulation/platelet

What is the general management for thalassaemia major? _____

Hint: 2

Haemophilias present with _____ commonly affecting the knees, ankles, & elbows; recurrent ecchymoses; and prolonged haemorrhage particularly after surgery/procedures

The most common cause of thrombocythaemia is _____ that is triggered by infection, inflammation, etc

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

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

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

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

Haemophilia has _____ aPTT and normal PT