Beta-thalassemia

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

Hemiparesis

Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete loss of strength, whereas hemiparesis refers to an incomplete loss of strength.


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PMID (PMCID)
20399663
 MALE Young Adult
Beta-thalassemia intermedia associated with moyamoya syndrome.
Goksel BK, Ozdogu H, Yildirim T, Oguzkurt L, Asma S.
J Clin Neurosci. 2010;17(7):919-20.
We report a 19-year-old boy with beta-thalassemia who presented with a left hemiparesis.