Family Planning in Sickle Cell Disease

Family Planning in Sickle Cell Disease

A West African couple present to your surgery, they are planning on having a baby, but they are both known to be sickle-cell trait. They have come to discuss the chances of their baby being affected by the disorder. 1. How is sickle-cell disease inherited? Show Answer...
A Patient with Bleeding Gums and Spontaneous Bruising

A Patient with Bleeding Gums and Spontaneous Bruising

A 27-year-old man presents with bleeding gums and easy bruising. He also states that he has felt very tired lately and has had recurrent chest infections over the past few months. He had glandular fever approximately 6 months ago and feels that his symptoms started...