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alpha thalassemia silent carrier

Genetics: 1) - alpha/alpha alpha or alpha alpha/- alpha 2) 3 functional alpha globin genes Clinical manifestations: - asymptomatic carrier state Laboratory: 1) complete blood count a) blood hemoglobin is normal [1] b) MCV is normal

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018