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Which type of anaemia is caused by abnormal synthesis of haem?
Which type of anaemia is caused by abnormal synthesis of haem?
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Sideroblastic anaemia (correct)
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Thalassaemia
Which type of anaemia is caused by abnormal synthesis of globin?
Which type of anaemia is caused by abnormal synthesis of globin?
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- G6-PDH deficiency
- Sideroblastic anaemia
- Thalassaemia (correct)
Which type of anaemia is characterized by abnormal haemoglobin structure?
Which type of anaemia is characterized by abnormal haemoglobin structure?
- Sideroblastic anaemia
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Sickle cell anaemia (correct)
- Thalassaemia
Which type of hemoglobin is present in higher levels in the fetus compared to adults?
Which type of hemoglobin is present in higher levels in the fetus compared to adults?
Which type of thalassemia is more common in the Mediterranean region?
Which type of thalassemia is more common in the Mediterranean region?
What is the primary cause of abnormal β chain production in β-thalassemia?
What is the primary cause of abnormal β chain production in β-thalassemia?
Which type of anaemia is also known as Cooley's anemia?
Which type of anaemia is also known as Cooley's anemia?
Which of the following manifestations are seen in the first year of life in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following manifestations are seen in the first year of life in Thalassaemia major?
Which imaging finding is associated with extramedullary haemopoiesis in Thalassaemia major?
Which imaging finding is associated with extramedullary haemopoiesis in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Thalassaemia major?
Which hemoglobin component is increased in Thalassaemia major after 12 months of life?
Which hemoglobin component is increased in Thalassaemia major after 12 months of life?
Which of the following manifestations is NOT seen in first year of life of Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following manifestations is NOT seen in first year of life of Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following features are characteristic of Chipmunk Facie in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following features are characteristic of Chipmunk Facie in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Thalassaemia major?
hich of the following terms describes the type of anemia observed in Thalassaemia major?
hich of the following terms describes the type of anemia observed in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following interventions is considered a potential curative treatment for Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following interventions is considered a potential curative treatment for Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following laboratory findings is consistent with Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following features is characteristic of Chipmunk Facie in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following features is characteristic of Chipmunk Facie in Thalassaemia major?
Which of the following statements is true about Thalassaemia intermedia?
Which of the following statements is true about Thalassaemia intermedia?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Thalassaemia trait?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Thalassaemia trait?
Which of the following statements is true regarding α-Thalassaemia?
Which of the following statements is true regarding α-Thalassaemia?
Which type of α-thalassaemia is characterized by the absence of alpha chain synthesis resulting in the production of only gamma chains?
Which type of α-thalassaemia is characterized by the absence of alpha chain synthesis resulting in the production of only gamma chains?
Which type of thalassaemia is associated with moderate anaemia, splenomegaly, and microcytosis on blood film examination?
Which type of thalassaemia is associated with moderate anaemia, splenomegaly, and microcytosis on blood film examination?
Which type of thalassaemia may or may not have anaemia, but shows microcytosis on blood film examination?
Which type of thalassaemia may or may not have anaemia, but shows microcytosis on blood film examination?
Which type of thalassaemia is asymptomatic and shows normal blood picture and electrophoresis?
Which type of thalassaemia is asymptomatic and shows normal blood picture and electrophoresis?
Which type of thalassaemia is associated with non-functional hemoglobin, resulting in death in utero or shortly after birth?
Which type of thalassaemia is associated with non-functional hemoglobin, resulting in death in utero or shortly after birth?
Which of the following is a clinical syndrome of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a clinical syndrome of sickle cell disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of sickle cell trait?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of sickle cell trait?
Sickle Cell Anaemia is primarily caused by:
Sickle Cell Anaemia is primarily caused by:
Which laboratory test is used as a screening method for sickle cell disease?
Which laboratory test is used as a screening method for sickle cell disease?
What is the recommended prophylaxis for sickle cell disease from diagnosis to puberty?
What is the recommended prophylaxis for sickle cell disease from diagnosis to puberty?
Which of the following is the primary cause of sideroblastic anaemia?
Which of the following is the primary cause of sideroblastic anaemia?
What is the treatment for sideroblastic anaemia?
What is the treatment for sideroblastic anaemia?
Which type of sideroblastic anaemia is responsive to thiamine and pyridoxal phosphate?
Which type of sideroblastic anaemia is responsive to thiamine and pyridoxal phosphate?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary sideroblastic anaemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary sideroblastic anaemia?
What is the characteristic feature of abnormal erythroblasts in sideroblastic anaemia?
What is the characteristic feature of abnormal erythroblasts in sideroblastic anaemia?
