A 6-years-old child belonging to Punjabi family with past history of blood transfusions presented with hemoglobin 3.5 g/dl, MCV – 30 fl, MCHC – 20. Peripheral smear findings of microcytic hypochromic anemia with target cell and reduced osmotic fragility. What is the he probable diagnosis of patient?
A 6-years-old child belonging to Punjabi family with past history of blood transfusions presented with hemoglobin 3.5 g/dl, MCV – 30 fl, MCHC – 20. Peripheral smear findings of microcytic hypochromic anemia with target cell and reduced osmotic fragility. What is the he probable diagnosis of patient?
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A 6-years-old child belonging to Punjabi family with past history of blood transfusions presented with hemoglobin 3.5 g/dl, MCV - 30 fl, MCHC - 20. Peripheral smear findings of microcytic hypochromic anemia with target cell and reduced osmotic fragility. What is the he probable diagnosis of patient?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Beta thalassemia major
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