Clinical features and risk factors of renal dysfunctions in thalassemic patients.

Phaosin ThongsaenPantipa TonsawanChinadol WanitpongpunTheerin LanamtiengPisa PhiphitapornNattiya Teawtrakul

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2023)

Renal dysfunctions are prevalent in thalassemia patients, with older age and Hb E/beta-thalassemia genotype as significant risk factors for renal tubular dysfunction. Hyperuricosuria is a risk factor for microhematuria. Renal dysfunctions should be recognized and monitored in aging patients with Hb E/beta-thalassemia.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
sickle cell disease
physical activity
oxidative stress
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes