The peripheral blood smear of a patient shows features of thalassemia, also presented with anemia. Family history is also +ve. The investigation was done to establish the diagnosis is –
Correct Answer: Hb-electrophoresis
Description: Hemoglobin electrophoresis should always be the first investigation to include/exclude the diagnosis of thalassemia.
The level of normal adult hemoglobin HbA is markedly decreased with proportionate increase in HbA2 and HbF.
X-ray findings in thalassemia
1. Crew cut appearance
2. Hair on end appearance
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Pathology
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