Erythrocyte Disorders: Smear Case 5: Target Cells and Associated Red Cell Abnormalities

Ungraded Practice Question

The patient, an 8-month-old girl, was anemic, jaundiced, and had splenomegaly. Her family had immigrated from the Middle East. Based on the history and the peripheral blood picture, the most probable diagnosis is thalassemia.

Select true or false

True
False

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