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Physical findings in beta-thalassemia major may include: | Physical findings in beta-thalassemia major may include: | ||
*Pallor | |||
*Hyperpigmentation due to transfusion | |||
*Jaundice | |||
*Hepatosplenomegaly | *Hepatosplenomegaly | ||
*Facial bone deformities | *Facial bone deformities |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical findings in beta-thalassemia major may include:
- Pallor
- Hyperpigmentation due to transfusion
- Jaundice
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Facial bone deformities
- Skull expansion with frontal, malar, and nasal bridge prominences
- The upper maxillary expansion causes malocclusion by altering tooth spacing
- Short trunk and genu valgum
- Delayed sexual development