Which of the following is a hemolytic anemia________________?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. Sickle cell anemia
  • B. Thalassemia
  • C. Hereditary spherocytosis
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Sickle-cell anaemia, thalassaemia and hereditary spherocytosis all cause premature RBC destruction, so they are haemolytic anaemias. Their underlying defects differ, involving haemoglobin, globin synthesis and the RBC membrane respectively.

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