Aseptic necrosis of femoral head complicating thalassemia.

Autor: Orzincolo, C., Castaldi, G., Scutellari, P., Bariani, L., Pinca, A., Scutellari, P N
Zdroj: Skeletal Radiology; Oct1986, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p541-544, 4p
Abstrakt: Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head is described in 4 patients, selected from 280 patients with homozygous beta-thalassemia (Cooley anemia). The incidence of the complication appears to be very high (14.5%) in thalassemia, compared to the general population. The possible mechanism are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index