Detection of endocrine disorders in young children with multi-transfused thalassemia major
Abstract Background Beta thalassemia major (TM) is the most common inherited genetic disorder worldwide. Patients are at risk of iron overload, which leads to various forms of tissue damage, including endocrinopathies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of endocrin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-01116-2 |