Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards
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What is the likely diagnosis in an African American infant that presents with symmetric swelling/tenderness of the bilateral hands and feet? _____
Hint: diagnosis?
Sickle cell anaemia is often _____ in newborns.
Hint: clinical presentation
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in females aged 20-50? _____
Hint: 2
What haematologic pathology is associated with restless legs syndrome? _____
The underlying _____ of iron deficiency anaemia should be identified & treated first
Ferritin levels can be artificially raised in _____ or inflammatory states
Iron deficiency anaemia presents with _____, SOB, & headaches
Iron deficiency is caused by 1. dietary _____ 2. increased iron requirement e.g. growth spurt, pregnancy 3. increased iron loss e.g. GI bleeding from malignancy or peptic ulcer disease, menstrual bleeding, frequent blood donation 4. malabsorption e.g. IBD, coeliac disease, bariatric surgery
What is the first-line management of iron deficiency anaemia? _____
_____ and angular cheilitis are clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia
Hint: figure 1
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