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April 1, 2025The Egyptian Journal of Haematology

Endocrinopathies in adult Egyptian thalassemia patients, a cross-section study, single-center experience

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EHEssam Abdel Wahed HassanWEWalaa Ali ElsalakawyRSRasha Magdy Mohamed Said

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant endocrine disorders in thalassemia patients, suggesting the need for regular screening.

Key Points

  • Endocrinopathies are prevalent complications among transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients, indicating urgent need for management.
  • A significant correlation was found between serum ferritin levels and thyroid-stimulating hormone in patients with thalassemia.
  • Iron chelation therapy is essential for reversing endocrine disorders linked to high serum ferritin.
  • Regular screening for endocrine disorders is necessary for both TDT and NTDT patients to ensure early detection.

Cite This Study

Hassan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af6d847567bf4f94fea69ahttps://doi.org/10.4103/ejh.ejh_110_24
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