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Cooley syndrome

Cooley syndrome: Introduction

Cooley syndrome: An inherited blood disorder involving abnormal production of red blood cells which causes serious anemia. It is a severe form of thalassemia. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cooley syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Cooley syndrome

• Severe weakness
• Pallor
• Mongoloid facial features
• Large head
• Oxycephaly
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Cooley syndrome

• Blood transfusion - lifelong
• Chelation therapy - to manage iron overload related to frequent blood transfusions
• Management of Vitamin E and folate deficiency often associated with severe forms of thalassemia
• Stem cell transplantation - used in selected patients
• Splenectomy - may be indicated in patients with high transfusion requirements
• more treatments...»

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Causes of Cooley syndrome

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Misdiagnosis and Cooley syndrome

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Prognosis for Cooley syndrome

Prognosis for Cooley syndrome: fatal within a few months or years

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Cooley syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Bone marrow conditions
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Types of Cooley syndrome

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