Tag: #IronOverload
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Understanding Parathyroid Dysfunction in Children with Thalassemia Major
Introduction Parathyroid dysfunction is traditionally considered a late complication of beta-thalassemia major, often emerging during adolescence or adulthood. However, growing clinical evidence suggests that endocrine alterations may begin much earlier than previously assumed. Recent pediatric research highlights how iron overload and vitamin D deficiency can influence parathyroid hormone activity even in the first decade of…
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A Rare Case of Beta Thalassemia with Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia Insights into Cardiac Complications
Introduction: In a groundbreaking study, a 20-year-old female with beta thalassemia major developed right ventricular outflow tract tachycardia (RVOT VT) as a result of iron overload, despite undergoing regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy. This case highlights the serious cardiac complications that can arise in thalassemia patients due to iron accumulation. For more in-depth research…
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