Lateral facial profile of β-thalassemia major in Javanese children: a photogrammetric analysis
Wulan Geraldine Parengkuan,
Sri Kuswandari,
Indah Titien Soeprihati
Abstract:BACKGROUND Impairment of globin chain synthesis in patients with β-thalassemia major causes ineffective erythropoiesis. This condition triggers bone marrow hyperplasia and can lead to craniofacial bone abnormalities. This study aimed to evaluate the lateral facial profile of β-thalassemia major, identify any differences when compared with a control group of similar age and ethnicity, and reveal the facial profile of β-thalassemia major in Javanese children.
METHODS This cross-sectional study included 35 … Show more
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