The prevalence of endocrinopathies among patients with thalassemia major in the district of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

The prevalence of endocrinopathies among patients with thalassemia major in the district of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Thalassaemia major is an inherited haemoglobinopathy characterised by chronic anaemia. Excessive iron overload and suboptimal chelation result in deposition of iron in various tissues including endocrine glands.</p><p><strong> <...

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Main Authors: Dharshini Karuppiah, S. Thimbirigaha Arawa, J. Sivaganam, V. Thirukumar, A. Arul Pragasam, K. Sivakanthan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists 2017-10-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
thalassaemia major, endocrinopathy, diabetes mellitus and risk factors
Online Access:https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/7331

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