Global journal for research analysis | 2021
COMPLICATIONS OF IRON OVERLOAD IN BETA THALASSEMIA- AN AUTOPSY CASE REPORT
Abstract
Beta thalassemias are a common group of hereditary disorders that have a high incidence in south Asian\ncountries like India. The following article presents an autopsy case report of a patient with beta\nthalassemia major discussing the various clinicopathological features, gross and histopathological \uf001ndings. Common causes\nof death in patients with beta thalassemia major, various screening modalities for early detection of carriers, diagnosis and\ntreatment have also been discussed, along with the review of literature.