Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Hypothyroidism

Deficiency of thyroid hormone.


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PMID (PMCID)
18246369
 FEMALE
Crohn's disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, and beta-thalassemia trait in an adolescent: an unusual combination of diseases.
Bank I, Busari JO.
Eur J Pediatr. 2008;167(11):1343-6.
Rectal blood loss associated with Crohn's disease may lead to severe iron deficiency, especially in patients with preexistent beta-thalassemia trait, and those with thyroiditis are prone to developing hypothyroidism following treatment, requiring that they be monitored closely.
10091184
 MALE
Pituitary deficiency and lack of gonads in an XY pseudohermaphrodite with beta 39/lepore haemoglobinopathy.
Saviano A, Filosa A, Pasquali D, Lamba M, Siciliani MC, Rinaldi MM, Bellastella A, Sinisi AA.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 1998;11 Suppl 3:997-9.
We describe the occurrence of hypothyroidism and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in an XY pseudohermaphrodite subject affected by beta-thalassemia.