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Hepatomegaly in thalassemia occures as aresult of engorgement of hepatic paranchymal and phagocytic cells with hemosiderin deposits.
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What is the treatment for hepatomegaly?
mild hepatomegaly symptomps and treatment
Are there other names for Thalassemia disease?
Alpha thalassemia silent carrierAlpha thalassemia minor, also called alpha thalassemia traitHemoglobin H diseaseAlpha thalassemia major, also called hydrops fetalisBeta thalassemia minor, also called beta thalassemia traitBeta thalassemia intermediaBeta thalassemia major, also called Cooley's anemia or beta-zero (ß0) thalassemiaBeta-plus (ß+) thalassemiaMediterranean anemia
How do you cure hepatomegaly?
The cure of hepatomegaly will depend on the cause and the severity of this liver disease. The best solution id medication which is used to reduce the inflammation.
Is thalassemia a type of cancer?
Thalassemia is an autosmal recessive blood disease. That means that it is an inherited disease. Thalassemia in more common in Mediteranian people.
Is thalassemia a type of blood cancer?
Thalassemia is an autosmal recessive blood disease. That means that it is an inherited disease. Thalassemia in more common in Mediteranian people.
What is the medical term meaning liver enlargement?
The word hepatomegaly means the swelling or enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. Use it in a sentence: "Upon examination there was palpable hepatomegaly." NB palpable means you can feel it. There are a variety of causes of hepatomegaly. These include infection, degeneration and cancer. Hepato- refers to the liver; mega- large
Can minor thalassemia carrier and alpha marry?
Yes, A "carrier" of alpha thalassemia and of beta thalassemia can marry, but not to someone with any hemoglobinopathy. Prof. Kornfeld Pal
What are the causes of non tender hepatomegaly?
syncope
What are the combining forms of hepatomegaly?
It means Liver.
What are the prefix and root and suffix of hepatomegaly?
Prefix: Hepat- Root: -megaly Suffix: -ly
What is the meaning of hepatomegaly?
General swelling of the liver.
What is the common cause of hepatomegaly?
liver disease
