Clinico-therapeutic findings on diabetic complications in thalassemia

Colli, G.; Mariani, D.; Boffa, C.; Merisio, M.G.; Terzoli, S.; Colleoni, C.; Stucchi, C.; Biella, C.A.

La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica Medical and Surgical Pediatrics 6(6): 765-767

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0391-5387
PMID: 6545586
Document Number: 229496
We describe 6 patients with thalassaemia major who developed diabetes. Etiopathogenesis, poor metabolic control, previous transfusion and chelation regimens are discussed. Antiaggregant therapy with A.S.A. and Dipiridamole may play a role in these patients for preventing thrombotic risk.

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