Beta-thalassemia CT

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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

CT scan is not a routine work-up in beta-thalassemia. However, The abdominal CT scan may reveal Hepatosplenomegaly due to Extramedullary hematopoiesis.

CT Findings

CT scan is not a routine work-up in beta-thalassemia. However, The abdominal CT scan may reveal Hepatosplenomegaly due to Extramedullary hematopoiesis.

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