Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Beta-thalassaemia
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- Inherited disorder of beta-globin production - point mutations on chromosome 11 (unlike alpha-thalassaemia, which is caused by deletions)
- Prevalent in Mediterranean, Middle East, Indian subcontinent, South-East Asia
- Beta-thalassaemia major presents at 6-12 months as HbF declines - infants are well at birth
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