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Beta-thalassemia ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ultrasound is not a routine work-up in beta-thalassemia. However, the abdominal ultrasound may reveal Hepatosplenomegaly due to Extramedullary hematopoiesis.
Ultrasound Findings
Ultrasound Findings
Ultrasound is not a routine work-up in beta-thalassemia. However, The abdominal ultrasound may reveal Hepatosplenomegaly due to Extramedullary hematopoiesis.[1] [2]
References
References
- ↑ Berdoukas V, Farmaki K, Carson S, Wood J, Coates T (2012). “Treating thalassemia major-related iron overload: the role of deferiprone”. J Blood Med. 3: 119–29. doi:10.2147/JBM.S27400. PMC 3480237. PMID 23112580.
- ↑ Origa R, Piga A, Quarta G, Forni GL, Longo F, Melpignano A; et al. (2010). “Pregnancy and beta-thalassemia: an Italian multicenter experience”. Haematologica. 95 (3): 376–81. doi:10.3324/haematol.2009.012393. PMC 2833066. PMID 19903676.
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