1- school of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciencse, Bushehr, IRAN , drp_rostami@yahoo.com 2- school of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciencse, Bushehr, IRAN
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Background: Endocrine complications in patients with major β –thalassemia related to iron overload that the most important cause of mortality and morbidity in this patients.This study evaluate prevalence of endocrine complications in major β -thalassemia. Methods: Sixty patients with major β- thalassemia enrolled in this study. Results: We assessed 60 patients, including 27 men and 33 female disorders with major β- thalassemia by age range (10-44 years-old). 26.8% of patients didn’t have any endocrine disorders, 23.5% of patients one disorder and 48.7% have more than two. The most common complications of endocrinewere: hypogonadism (66.7%), short stature (45%), hypoparathyroidism (21.7%), diabet mellitus (18.3%), impaired glucose tolerance (6.7%), overt hypothyroidism (1.65%), subclinical hypothyroidism (1.65%). Conclusion: High prevalence of endocrine complications found in this study may emphasize regular endocrine assessment. In thalassemic patients especially in patients over the age of 10 years old.
Rostami P, Hatami G, Shirkani A. Endocrine complications in patients with major β-thalassemia. Iran South Med J. 2011; 14 (4) :240-245 URL: http://ismj.bpums.ac.ir/article-1-302-en.html
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