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Beta-thalassemia x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In X-ray evaluation, thinning of bones and expanded bone marrow spaces can be observed.
X-ray findings
X-ray findings
X-ray is not a routine evaluation in beta-thalassemia diagnosis. However, It may manifest thinning of bones and expanded bone marrow spaces can be observed on X-rays. Figure shows expanded bone marrows of the skull[1].
References
References
- ↑ Tunaci M, Tunaci A, Engin G, Ozkorkmaz B, Dinçol G, AcunaÅŸ G, AcunaÅŸ B (1999). “Imaging features of thalassemia”. Eur Radiol. 9 (9): 1804–9. doi:10.1007/s003300050926. PMID 10602954.
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