Thalassaemia Flashcards
1
Q
In Beta thalassaemia what is the RBC count like?
A
High
2
Q
Give 2 reasons why someone with thalassaemia may get an iron overload?
A
Excessive absorption of iron due to ineffective haematopoiesis
Repeated blood transfusion in attempt to treat
3
Q
What will the blood film in thalassaemia show?
A
Hypochromic and microcytic RBCs
Anisopoikilocytosis
Target cells
4
Q
What is the treatment for thalassaemia?
A
Transfusions
Folic acid
Immunisation
Stem cell transplantation in some
