Thalassemia – Red Cell Disorders
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Thalassemia – Red Cell Disorders“ von Paul Moss, PhD, OBE, FMed, FRCPath ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 4 – Selective Sub-Internship“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following statements about thalassemia is FALSE ?
- Beta chains are overproduced in beta-thalassemia
- It is a major cause of microcytic anemia
- It is due to an imbalance in the production of alpha and beta globin chains
- Treatment, where required, is through blood transfusion
- Electrophoresis is useful in diagnosis
Which of the following is found in higher amounts in beta-thalassemia major?
- Hb F
- Hb A1C
- Hb H
- Hb delta
- Hb A
Which of the following conditions will result in a mild increase in HbA2, mild decrease in HbA1, a normal fetal hemoglobin, and absent Hb H on electrophoresis ?
- Beta-thalassemia trait
- Beta-thalassemia major
- Alpha-thalassemia
- Normal hemoglobin
- Hb H disease
What is the characteristic radiological sign of thalassemia on skull X-Ray?
- Hair on end appearance
- Punched out lesions
- Increased radiolucency in the frontal sinus area
- Increase in the size of the width of the sutures
- Marbelling and radiodense areas within the skull
What is the common complication of treatment of thalassemia?
- Iron overload
- Iron deficiency Anemia
- Copper deficiency
- Zinc increase
- Copper overload
Dozent des Vortrages Thalassemia – Red Cell Disorders
Paul Moss, PhD, OBE, FMed, FRCPath
Dr. Paul Moss is Professor of Hematology within the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham, UK, and Deputy Head of the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.
He studied Medical Sciences at the University of Cambridge and was a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. During the coronavirus pandemic, he has been leading the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium (UK-CIC).
Dr. Moss makes substantial contributions to teaching both within the University of Birmingham and beyond.
Within Lecturio, he teaches courses on Hematology.
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