Alpha thalassemia

Alpha-thalassemia Four genes are involved in making the alpha hemoglobin chain. You get two from each of your parents. If you inherit: One mutated gene, you'll have no signs or symptoms of thalassemia. But you are a carrier of the disease...See More

CAUSES OF FETAL HYDROPS 1) Cardiovascular malformations tachyarrythmia high output failure 2) Chromosomal Turner syndrome Trisomy 21 Trisomy 18 3) Thoracic causes Cystic adenomatoid malformation Diaphragmatic hernia 4) Fetal anemia Ho...See More

A 19-year-old primigravida of Southeast Asian ancestry gives birth at 35 weeks gestation a male infant. On physical examination the infant is markedly hydropic. Laboratory studies show his hematocrit is 17% and the peripheral blood smear re...See More

HOW TO SUSPECT THALASSEMIA MINOR ON CBC ? The Mentzer index is defined as mean corpuscular volume per red cell count. An index of less than 13 suggests that the patient has the thalassemia trait, and an index of more than 13 suggests that...See More