All of the following are true of ss thalassemia major, except: (A) Splenomegaly, (B) Target cells on peripheral smear, (C) Microcytic hypochromic anemia, (D) Increased osmotic fragility
Answer is D. In thalassemia major there will be marked splenomegaly,hypochromic microcytic anemia and target cells in peripheral smear. osmotic fragility decreases. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition