The Characteristic Facial Changes in a Patient Diagnosed with Thalassemia

question 3

Multiple Choice

The characteristic facial changes in a patient diagnosed with thalassemia major include hypertrophy of maxilla, widely spared eyes, and prominent cheekbones. This is the result of:

• A) Expansion of marrow space
• B) Extramedullary hematopoiesis
• C) Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency
• D) Increase in hemoglobins
• E) None of the above

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