Endocrine investigation and follow up in thalassaemia. Time for specific guidelines
<p>Iron overload due to multiple transfusions affects the endocrine glands especially the anterior pituitary, the pancreas, the thyroid and the parathyroids. This leads to a variety of endocrinopathies and growth failure. Delayed puberty, hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency in adults, hypo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-12-01
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Series: | Thalassemia Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/thal/article/view/312 |