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Thalassemias
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Thalassemias
(Reduction in synthesis of globin chains alpha or beta) |
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Thalassemias
Causes |
*Hereditary
*Alpha = gene deletion *Beta = point mutation |
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Thalassemias
Signs and Symptoms |
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*Usually clinically normal with mild Microcytic anemia . Beta-*Growth failure *Bone deformities *Hepatosplenomegaly *Jaundiceand |
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