Refractory microcytic hypochromic anemia with type I diabetes mellitus and reversible cardiac hemochromatosis in congenital hypotransferrinemia

Refractory microcytic hypochromic anemia with type I diabetes mellitus and reversible cardiac hemochromatosis in congenital hypotransferrinemia

Background: Hypotransferrinemia is a rare cause of anemia presenting in early childhood. The clinical scenario may mimic iron deficiency anemia at onset with no response to multiple courses of hematinics. Secondary complications may be due to iron overload in the liver and other organs. Case report:...

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Main Authors: Shrikiran Aroor, Suneel C. Mundkur, Sandeep Kumar, Koushik Handattu, Praveen C. Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal
Subjects:
Congenital hypotransferrinemia
Secondary hemochromatosis
Refractory microcytic hypochromic anemia
Adolescent
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