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Case 86 – part A2
This short case focused on the diagnosis of thalassaemia over iron deficiency. The below factors can help, but there are many overlapping factors and this is more of a guide rather than absolute. Factors that may make this unreliable include … Continue reading
Posted in Anaemia, Haemoglobinopathy, Laboratory morphology
Tagged anaemia, Blood film, haemoglobinopathy, HbEE, HPLC, microcytosis, morphology, thalassaemia
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Case 86 – part A1
Welcome to #TeamHaem. This week we are going to look at some blood film morphology. A 21 year old female student has a full blood count done due to fatigue. Hb 100g/L MCV 74fl MCH 21.7pg Platelets 250×109/l WCC and … Continue reading
Posted in Anaemia, Haemoglobinopathy, Laboratory morphology
Tagged anaemia, Blood film, haemoglobinopathy, HbEE, HPLC, microcytosis, morphology, thalassaemia
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Case 73 – summary
This week our case involved the care of a 10 year old girl with SCD who had transfered her care to the UK. She presented in outpatient clinic for the first time and we had to determine her management. During … Continue reading
Case 73 – update 2
Given the girls high Right MCA doppler at screening the patient started regular transfusion for prevention of CVA. This was initiated due to Adams et al 1998 NEJM paper that showed a 92% risk reduction in patients with high dopplers … Continue reading
Case 73 – update 1
Thanks for all your suggestions so far. When the patient was seen for the first time the following was established: History: She is now age 10 and moved to the UK from west Africa a few months ago with her … Continue reading
Case 73 – the beginning
A 10 year old girl attends paediatric outpatient clinic with a history of Sickle Cell Disease. She was born abroad and has just moved to the UK. What history should you establish? What should you note on examination? How would … Continue reading