Abstract:Aim:The aim was to study the clinical profile of cutaneous manifestations of hematologic disorders and to compare it with that of non-hematologic disorders.Materials and Methods:Cutaneous manifestations of hematologic diseases fall in seven well-defined categories. A total of 153 outpatients with skin manifestations fitting in these categories were enrolled in a comparative study of 1-year duration. Clinical profile of these cutaneous manifestations was studied and any underlying hematologic disorder was ruled… Show more
Because cutaneous manifestations are common in Egyptian patients with beta thalassemia major, regular dermatologic follow-up is recommended for early management.
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