Endocrine Abstracts

Short stature is a frequent finding among patients with beta-thalassemia major, with a major impact on the quality of life and a multifactorial aetiology.Aim: To study the relationship between growth retardation of thalassemic patients and associated sistemic conditions and endocrine complications.Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional study on 59 patients with βthalassemia major who did not reach their final height, with a mea...