Publication: A Child Lost to Follow Up Carrying Beta Thalassemia Major: A Case Report
Date
2020
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 436 - 438
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Thalassemia is inherited autosomal recessive disorders characterized by reduced rate of hemoglobin synthesis due to a defect in alpha or beta globin chain synthesis. Maldives has a beta thalassemia prevalence rate of 16-18%. Classical symptoms of beta thalassemia are common on those patients who present late for blood transfusion which is common among the south Asian countries due to resource poor situation. This case is a rare case report of commonly occurring phenomenon which has been reported less among south Asian region. Reporting this case will help health worker to manage cases accordingly. A five and half year prior diagnosed case of beta thalassemia at age of 2 years and lost to follow up presented with cough, Dyspnoea, Irritability, fatigue with classic symptom of beta thalassemia. She was managed with blood transfusion and kept on continuous follow up for transfusion and iron overload management.
Keywords: Beta Thalassemia, case report, follow up, Maldives
Description
Prakash Banjade
Department of Internal Medicine, Gan Regional Hospital, Maavah Health Center, Republic of Maldives
Jeetendra Bhandari
Department of Emergency Medicine, Chitwan Medical College, Chitwan, Nepal
Keywords
Beta Thalassemia, case report, follow up, Maldives
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5129