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Pediatrics Hemolytic anemia b86d984b

A child died soon after bih. On examination there was hepatosplenomegaly and edema all over body. Most probable diagnosis in:

A
a-thalassemia
B
b-thalassemia
C
Hereditary spherocytosis
D
ABO incompatibility
High-Yield Explanation
- This case history suggests NON IMMUNE HYDROPS - seen in severe variety of alpha thalassemia (HbH or Hb Bas). - ABO incompatibility usually leads to mild hemolysis, which is not severe enough to lead to hydrops fetalis. - b-thalassemia - Doesn't present immediately after bih

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