Beta-thalassemia

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

Abdominal pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perceived to originate in the abdomen.


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PMID (PMCID)
29482086
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Laparoscopic splenectomy for a simultaneous wandering spleen along with an ectopic accessory spleen. Case report and review of the literature.
Rizzuto A, Di Saverio S.
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2018;43:36-40.
A 17-year old European female with a history of minor beta thalassemia and recurrent attacks of abdominal pain.
19622965
 FEMALE Young Adult
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and chorioamnionitis after recurrent marsupialization of a bartholin abscess.
Sherer DM, Dalloul M, Salameh G, Abulafia O.
Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114(2 Pt 2):471-2.
A young primigravida, with sickle cell (Hb SS) disease and beta thalassemia presented at 37 weeks of gestation with fever, chills, and lower abdominal pain in the presence of intact fetal membranes, 10 days after recurrent marsupialization of a Bartholin abscess.
10865401
 MALE Child
Extramedullary haematopoietic tumor producing small intestinal intussusception in a beta-thalassemia/hemoglobin E Thai boy: a case report.
Wongwaisayawan S, Pornkul R, Teeraratkul S, Pakakasama S, Treepongkaruna S, Nithiyanant P.
J Med Assoc Thai. 2000;83 Suppl 1:S17-22.
A 7 year-old boy with homozygous beta-thalassemia/hemoglobin E presented with recurrent abdominal pain.