To Assess Hepatic Function (LFTs), Serum Iron and TIBC in Thalassemia Major Children

  • Dr. Parminder Kaur
Keywords: Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathies, TIBC

Abstract

The present study is a type of case control study. The objective of the study is to determine liver function (LFTs), S.Iron and TIBC in 100 blood transfused, Beta Thalassemic children attending thalassemia unit, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. Iron overload as suggested by increase in S. Iron and decreased TIBC levels leads to liver dysfunction manifested by deranged liver function tests in thalassemia major children.

Published
2019-06-12
How to Cite
Dr. Parminder Kaur. (2019). To Assess Hepatic Function (LFTs), Serum Iron and TIBC in Thalassemia Major Children. The Indian Practitioner, 71(3), 29-33. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/182
Issue
Vol 71 No 3 (2018): The Indian Practitioner - March 2018
Section
Case Reports