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Beta-thalassemia

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

Decreased response to growth hormone stimuation test

Insufficient production of growth hormone, which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Growth hormone is a major participant in control of growth and metabolism.

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PMID (PMCID)
19003908	MALE	Infant
	A case of Moyamoya syndrome and hemoglobin E/beta-thalassemia.
	Parker TM, Ward LM, Johnston DL, Ventureya E, Klaassen RJ. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2009;52(3):422-4.
	We describe a case of a 15-year-old Cambodian male with HbE/beta-thalassemia who was found to have left Moyamoya syndrome as part of an evaluation for growth hormone deficiency.