Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

FBC for essential thrombocythaemia has sustained isolated _____

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

Haemophilia A is an _____ pattern of inheritance

The _____ index is used to distinguish iron deficiency anaemia vs minor thalassaemia

Haemophilia B is an _____ pattern of inheritance

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

What is the confirmatory diagnostic investigation for thalassaemia? _____

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

What are the initial investigations for suspected haemophilia? _____

Hint: 2

Public Health England recommend all _____ women are screened for thalassaemia