Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry pitfalls in Thalassemia Major.
Fabio PellegrinoMaria Chiara ZatelliMarta BondanelliAldo CarnevaleCorrado CittantiMonica FortiniMaria Rita GamberiniMelchiore GigantiMaria Rosaria AmbrosioPublished in: Endocrine (2019)
DXA shows limitations in assessing bone mineral "status" in TM, especially in the paediatric population, due to the peculiar characteristics of bone architecture and deformities associated with the disease. A radiological technique adjustment in this population is mandatory.