2016
DOI: 10.21275/v5i7.art2016480
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Hematologic Evaluation in Transfused B - Thalassemia Major Patients

Abstract: Background: In β thalassemia major, there is impaired synthesis of β globin chain of hemoglobin moiety leading to severe anemia. As a therapy, patients are given regular blood transfusions. Transfusion associated hemosiderosis is a major complication in these patients. The ineffective hematopoeisis, hemolysis and associated hemosiderosis causes multitude of morphological changes in the peripheral blood cells. We hereby intend to highlight some of the possible causes leading to these changes. Aims & Objectives:… Show more

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