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Consultations for Thalassemia
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- Patients in whom thalassemia is suspected should be seen and evaluated by a hematologist.
- Consultation with a cardiologist is indicated to evaluate cardiac function and monitor potential complications due to the anemia, transfusion, or iron overload.
- Consultation with an endocrinologist is also indicated for evaluation of possible involvement of various endocrine glands, which could result in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorder, or growth retardation.
- Patients should be seen by a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and management of liver complications.
