Skeletal manifestations in beta-thalassaemia intermedia.

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1991-03-01
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Thalassaemia intermedia with distressing complications is reported from India. An 11 year old boy presented with recurrent fractures since 6 years of age. Investigations revealed that he had multiple healed fractures of long bones, hypersplenism, iron overload and a red blood cell half life (t1/2) of 17 1/2 days. Splenectomy was planned.
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Sahni A, Thapa BR, Gulati S, Mehta S. Skeletal manifestations in beta-thalassaemia intermedia. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1991 Mar; 39(3): 288-90
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/86650
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