Iron overload and liver function in patients with beta thalassemia major: A cross sectional study

Liver damage was caused by increased iron deposition. LFTs should be performed regularly to detect and reduce liver damage by increasing chelation therapy, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality due to thalassemia.

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Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Published
2024-09-10
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https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.9.8961
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7
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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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Iron overload and liver function in patients with beta thalassemia major: A cross sectional study

Irfan Afzal Mughal, Amna Faruqi, Tooba Zafar, Sikander Subuctageen
7 citations
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
3.07
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Iron overload and liver function in patients with beta thalassemia major: A cross sectional study

Irfan Afzal Mughal, Amna Faruqi, Tooba Zafar, Sikander Subuctageen
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Abstract

Liver damage was caused by increased iron deposition. LFTs should be performed regularly to detect and reduce liver damage by increasing chelation therapy, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality due to thalassemia.

Pakistan Journal of Medical SciencesVol. 40(9)
Foundation University Medical College (PK), Farooq Hospital (PK), National University of Sciences and Technology (PK)
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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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