High Prevalence of Hypoparathyroidism in Patients with beta-Thalassemia Major

Introduction: Hypoparathyroidism (HPT) is an irreversible but preventable disorder caused by an iron overload which can be considered a typical complication in patients with beta-thalassemia major. Patients and method: Parathyroid function was evaluated in 130 patients in Qom, Iran, who suffered fro...

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Main Authors: Amir Ali Hamidieh, B Moradbeag, F Pasha, Mehdi Jalili, M Hadjibabaie, M Keshavarznia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-09-01
Series:International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research
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Online Access:https://ijhoscr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijhoscr/article/view/219