Beta thalassemia

An autosomal recessive disorder that affects the production of beta polypeptide chains which are necessary for the hemoglobin synthesis. Anemia and failure to thrive are characteristic features.

Disease Alternative Name

thalassemia major

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Tejinder Kumar

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2 yrs female patient with beta Thalasemia. What is the meaning of the report attacked.

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Dr. Shoaib Shaikh

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15 yr old girl beta thalassemia patient complaining for cough and fever since 4 days , blood transfusion 2 days ago , ro...See More

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Dr. Gopal Krushna Ray

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A 6year boy with beta thalassemia major , taking BT monthly once. Now requiring 2-3units/month. presented with fever. O/E: P++, I+, hepatosplenomegaly.. CBC: Hb - 6.4gm% WBC 13000 RBC 2.9 PLT 3.40lakh MCV 87 MCHC 29 MP ICT/Slide/QBC negat...See More

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