A 4-year-old boy has a chronic microcytic anemia, but no other symptoms. His physical examination is normal except for splenomegaly. His condition is due to decreased alpha-chain production, which leads to four beta-chain tetramer formation (HbH).For the above patient with a hemoglobin abnormality, select the most likely diagnosis.
A 4-year-old boy has a chronic microcytic anemia, but no other symptoms. His physical examination is normal except for splenomegaly. His condition is due to decreased alpha-chain production, which leads to four beta-chain tetramer formation (HbH).For the above patient with a hemoglobin abnormality, select the most likely diagnosis.
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A 4-year-old boy has a chronic microcytic anemia, but no other symptoms. His physical examination is normal except for splenomegaly. His condition is due to decreased alpha-chain production, which leads to four beta-chain tetramer formation (HbH).For the above patient with a hemoglobin abnormality, select the most likely diagnosis.
✓ Correct Answer: B. HbH disease
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