Skeletal and extraskeletal manifestations of mixed alpha and beta thalassemia.
A 33-year-old male with known thalassemia intermedia presented with acute mid-back pain. Radiography and MRI were useful to evaluate the extent of iron deposition and assess for complications (such as cirrhosis) of the disease.
Susan
S
Cox
Jennifer
J
Kujak
Robert
R
Princenthal
David
D
Bjelica
CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging