Clinical Profile and Outcome of Children with Thalassemia Admitted to a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study

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Children with thalassemia showed high rates of complications, with 100% presenting pallor and 95% hepatosplenomegaly.
Seventy-one percent of children with ≥140 transfusions had elevated serum ferritin levels of ≥2500 ng/mL, indicating significant iron overload.
Statistical analysis employed Chi-square and Student’s t-tests to evaluate categorical and continuous variables.
Regular evaluation and monitoring are crucial for managing thalassemic patients, especially those undergoing transfusions and iron therapy.

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Observational study examined clinical profiles and outcomes in 81 children with thalassemia, highlighting the impact of iron chelation therapy.

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Observational study examined clinical profiles and outcomes in 81 children with thalassemia, highlighting the impact of iron chelation therapy.