Testicular Volumes Measurement Comparison by Ultrasound and Orchidometer and Its Relationship with Nutritional Status in Transfusion-dependent Thalassemia
BACKGROUND: One type of thalassemia known as transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) requires a lifelong blood transfusion. Iron overload from prolonged blood transfusions causes nutritional disorders and several organs impairment, including the testicles. In contrast to an orchidometer, ultrasound...
Main Authors: | Rahmad Mulyadi, Joedo Prihartono, Em Yunir, Dian Anindita Lubis, Reyhan Eddy Yunus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Secretariat of The Indonesian Biomedical Journal
2023-06-01
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Series: | Indonesian Biomedical Journal |
Online Access: | https://inabj.org/index.php/ibj/article/view/2291 |
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