Evaluation of Nutritional Status in Patients With Thalassemia Major in Assiut University Children Hospital

Detailed Summary

Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. There are 2 main types of thalassemia; Alpha \& Beta thalassemia. Alpha thalassemia: occurs when a gene or genes related to the alpha globin protein are missing or mutated. Beta-thalassemia syndromes are a group of hereditary blood disorders characterized by reduced or absent beta globin chain synthesis. Beta-thalassemias can be classified into: Silent carrier: completely asymptomatic with normal hematological parameters. Beta-thalassaemia minor (beta-thalassaemia trait): usually asymptomatic; diagnosis is made during a work-up for mild anemia. Beta-thalassaemia intermedia: usually a similar presentation to beta-thalassaemia major; symptoms are usually less pronounced and the course is usually more insidious. Beta-thalassaemia major : In which there is complete absence of hemoglobin A

Study Details

Timeline