Adrenal function in thalassemia major adolescents

mohamed, elkholy; Hamza, R T; Hamed, Al; Elalfy, M; Elsedfy, Heba H.;

Abstract


Several studies reported a significant prevalence of adrenal insufficiency, ranging from 18-45%, in patients with thalassemia. Evidence for dissociation of cortisol and adrenal androgen secretion in patients with beta-thalassemia was previously reported.


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Title Adrenal function in thalassemia major adolescents
Authors mohamed, elkholy ; Hamza, R T; Hamed, Al; Elalfy, M; Elsedfy, Heba H. 
Issue Date 1-Mar-2011
Journal Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER 
ISSN 1565-4753
PubMed ID 21705981
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-80052331763

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