Thyroid dysfunction was categorized as primary hypothyroidism (thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)>5.6 mU/L and serum-free thyroxine (FT4)5.6 mU/L) or secondary hypothyroidism (FT4
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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of thyroid dysfunction in adult β-thalassemia major (BTM) patients and to investigate its relationship with the frequency of transfusions, serum ferritin levels, and adequacy of oral chelation therapy.Material and Methods: This study included 62 adult patients diagnosed BTM and had been receiving regular blood transfusions for at least 1 year.
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Key Findings & Data:Iron load was defined as the serum ferritin level.
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Conclusion & Impact:Thyroid dysfunction was categorized as primary hypothyroidism (thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)>5.6 mU/L and serum-free thyroxine (FT4)5.6 mU/L) or secondary hypothyroidism (FT4
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of thyroid dysfunction in adult β-thalassemia major (BTM) patients and to investigate its relationship with the frequency of transfusions, serum ferritin levels, and adequacy of oral chelation therapy.Material and Methods: This study included 62 adult patients diagnosed BTM and had been receiving regular blood transfusions for at least 1 year. Iron load was defined as the serum ferritin level. Thyroid dysfunction was categorized as primary hypothyroidism (thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)>5.6 mU/L and serum-free thyroxine (FT4)5.6 mU/L) or secondary hypothyroidism (FT4
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ŞAHİN, H. H., DOĞAN, İ. (2022). Thyroid dysfunction in chronically transfused adults with β-thalassemia major. Annals of Medical Research, Cilt: 26 - Sayı: 4, 707–712. https://ajindex.com/articles/447078
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