A child died soon after bih. On examination, there was hepatosplenomegaly and oedema all over the body. Most probable diagnosis is –
Correct Answer: Alpha Thalassemia
Description: - Features given in the question suggests the diagnosis of Hydrops fetalis. - Out of all the four types of hemolytic anemias only severe form of alpha thalassemia caused d/t deletion of all 4 alpha globin chains, have such severe presentation at bih. - In all other conditions the newborn is either normal or has mild jaundice.
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