The effect of zinc deficiency and iron overload on endocrine and exocrine pancreatic function in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia: a cross-sectional study

The effect of zinc deficiency and iron overload on endocrine and exocrine pancreatic function in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) suffer from secondary hemosiderosis and the delirious effects this iron overload has on their different body organs, including the pancreas. They are also more prone to develop zinc deficiency than the general pediatric popula...

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Main Authors: Suzan O. Mousa, Ebtihal M. Abd Alsamia, Hend M. Moness, Osama G. Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Transfusion-dependent thalassemia
Zinc deficiency
iron overload
Endocrine pancreas
Exocrine pancreas
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02940-5

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