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Diabetes mellitus complicating β-thalassemia: a case report


AG Bakari
D Narayan

Abstract

A case of beta-thalassemia major complicated by diabetes mellitus in a Fiji national is presented. The mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of this complication are highlighted.


Keywords: β-thalassemia, diabetes mellitus, iron overload


Annals of African Medicine Vol.2(1) 2003: 36-38

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