Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT

Beta-thalassaemia

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise beta-thalassaemia — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • 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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