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*Hepatosplenomegaly | *Hepatosplenomegaly | ||
*Facial bone deformities | *Facial bone deformities | ||
*Frontal bossing | |||
*Long bone abnormalities | |||
*Skull expansion with frontal, malar, and nasal bridge prominences | *Skull expansion with frontal, malar, and nasal bridge prominences | ||
*Maxillary hypertrophy | |||
*The upper maxillary expansion causes malocclusion by altering tooth spacing | *The upper maxillary expansion causes malocclusion by altering tooth spacing | ||
*Short trunk and genu valgum | *Short trunk and genu valgum |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical findings in beta-thalassemia major may include:
- Pallor
- Hyperpigmentation due to transfusion
- Jaundice
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Facial bone deformities
- Frontal bossing
- Long bone abnormalities
- Skull expansion with frontal, malar, and nasal bridge prominences
- Maxillary hypertrophy
- The upper maxillary expansion causes malocclusion by altering tooth spacing
- Short trunk and genu valgum
- Delayed sexual development