Prevalence of growth and endocrine disorders in Malaysian children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia
INTRODUCTION Endocrine dysfunction due to iron overload secondary to frequent blood transfusions is a common complication in children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (TDT). We ascertained the prevalence of endocrine dysfunction in children with TDT seen in a hospital setting in Malaysia. MET...
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Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association
2019
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