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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 26, 2002 - Issue 2
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PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM IN β-THALASSEMIA INTERMEDIA: ARE WE AWARE OF THIS COMPLICATION?

Ali Taher Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Yasser Abou-Mourad Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Antoine Abchee Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
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Pierre Zalouaa Chronic Care Center, Hazmieh, 2902 6724, Lebanon
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Ali Shamseddine Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Box 113-6044, Beirut, 1107 2802, Lebanon
Pages 107-112 | Received 12 Sep 2001, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

We describe a case of pulmonary thromboembolism in a 61-year-old woman with β-thalassemia intermedia and no other risk factors for thrombosis. Thromboembolism was documented by perfusion lung scan. We review the literature on this uncommon complication of thalassemia intermedia and discuss the pathogenesis and treatment options. A significant relationship between pulmonary thromboembolism and pulmonary hypertension in these patients was noted.

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