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COMPLICATIONS OF IRON OVERLOAD IN BETA THALASSEMIA- AN AUTOPSY CASE REPORT

Published:2021-04-15 Issue: Volume: Page:14-16
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Author:

Balasubramanian Meenakshi¹,Sangoi Niyati²

Affiliation:

1. Professor (Additional), Department of Pathology, T.N.M.C and Nair Hospital, Mumbai 400008.

2. Third Year Junior Resident, Department of Pathology, T.N.M.C and Nair Hospital, Mumbai 400008.

Abstract

Beta thalassemias are a common group of hereditary disorders that have a high incidence in south Asian countries like India. The following article presents an autopsy case report of a patient with beta thalassemia major discussing the various clinicopathological features, gross and histopathological ndings. Common causes of death in patients with beta thalassemia major, various screening modalities for early detection of carriers, diagnosis and treatment have also been discussed, along with the review of literature.

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World Wide Journals

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