A Case of Hemoglobinopathy-Thalassemia Syndrome

Authors

Michele C. Khurana, B.S., Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Gene Gulati, Ph.D, Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-26-2013

Abstract

Patient Presentation

• 43 year-old African American female presents with left lower extremity pain
• Physical exam: unremarkable
• Past medical history:

Anemic since childhood

Avascular necrosis of left hip

DVT

Chronic illnesses: asthma, depression

Surgical history: appendectomy, tubal ligation, splenectomy, cholecystectomy, L hip replacement

• Family history: mother has lupus

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