Abstract:BACKGROUND Thalassemia syndromes are most common monogenic disorders which can be inherited by children from their parents. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation of cytogenetic (1p36 deletion), molecular (common mutations) and clinical findings such as haematologic parameters, age at presentation, nutritional status and transfusion requirements with β-thalassemia patients. METHODS In total, 140 β-thalassemia patients were clinically classified into β-thalassemia major (TM) or intermedia (TI). The cytoge… Show more
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