Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Major Beta Thalassemia (MBT) is a common hereditary condition in Algeria (2%) and in North Africa it requires repeated transfusions. Life expectancy has improved significantly thanks to advances in chelating treatments that will delay endocrine complications associated with secondary hemochromatosis. The hypoparathyroidism (HPT) continues to be seen (5–20%), its relation with the iron overload is not clearly elucidated.Patients and met...

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine pathology during Major Beta Thalassemia (MBT). The geographic area is considered a factor in establishing the prevalence and form of hypothyroidism in MBT. We have tried through this study to establish features and determinants of hypothyroidism in Algeria.Patients and methods: Twenty patients middle-aged 27 years (20–46 years) (10 males/10 Females) hospitalized in Pierre Marie Curie Center, ...