Extended stay at HAA may be a risk factor for development of symptomatic portal system thrombosis.

Evaluation of chromosomal aberrations by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique correlates well with traditional histological parameters.

This study provides a comprehensive database on the spectrum of haemoglobinopathies in the Armed Forces. It is suggested that detection of HbA2 should be carried out in all the high-risk groups with anaemia.

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