Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients on Oral Chelation Therapy

Authors

  • Dr. B. SRAVANA DEEPIKA,Dr. K. NAVANEETH YADAV Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Beta-thalassemia major, hypothyroidism, chelation therapy, serum ferritin, thyroid dysfunction, pediatric endocrinology

Abstract

Background:  
Beta-thalassemia major is a transfusion-dependent hematologic disorder that 
predisposes patients to iron overload and subsequent endocrine dysfunction, including 
hypothyroidism.  
Objective:  
To determine the prevalence and types of hypothyroidism in children with beta
thalassemia major undergoing oral chelation therapy. 

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Published

2025-05-15

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 5 (2025): Volume 16 Issue 5 (2025)

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Articles