Thyroid Function in Chronically Transfused Children with Beta Thalassemia Major: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study.

Suraj Haridas UpadyaM S RukminiSowmya SundararajanB Shantharam BaligaNutan Kamath

Published in: International journal of pediatrics (2018)

Subclinical hypothyroidism was the thyroid dysfunction observed in our study. Regular blood transfusions with adequate chelation may decrease incidence of thyroid dysfunction.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
young adults
healthcare
risk factors
emergency department
sickle cell disease
adverse drug
acute care