Thalassemia Reports (Dec 2014)
Review of endocrine complications in adult patients with β-thalassaemia major
Abstract
Endocrine abnormalities are amongst the most common complications of b-thalassaemia major (TM). This is an overview of endocrinopathies of adult patients with b-thalassaemia major, excluding osteoporosis and fertility issues. This review will focus on emerging evidence in the last 5 years with regards to endocrinopathies in patients with TM.
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