THALASSAEMIA AND ABERRATIONS OF GROWTH AND PUBERTY

Endocrine dysfunction in Thalassaemia major (TM) is a common and disturbing complication, which requires prompt recognition and treatment. The contribution of the underlying molecular defect in TM to the development of endocrinopathies is significant because the patients with the more severe genetic...

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Main Authors: Andreas Kyriakou, Nicos Skordis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-07-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/123