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*Short trunk and genu valgum | *Short trunk and genu valgum | ||
*Delayed sexual development | *Delayed sexual development | ||
*low blood pressure which may indicate cardiac decompensation | |||
*Irregular pulse due to iron-related myocardial abnormalities | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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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
- Frontal bossing
- Long bone abnormalities
- Skull expansion with frontal, malar, and nasal bridge prominences
- Maxillary hypertrophy
- The upper maxillary expansion causes malocclusion by altering tooth spacing
- Short trunk and genu valgum
- Delayed sexual development
- low blood pressure which may indicate cardiac decompensation
- Irregular pulse due to iron-related myocardial abnormalities