2009
DOI: 10.1182/blood.v114.22.2017.2017
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Pituitary Iron and Volume in Transfusional Iron Overload.

Abstract: 2017 Poster Board I-1039 Introduction: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is the most common endocrine problem in chronically transfused patients. Unfortunately, gonadotrophe iron toxicity is not readily detectable until puberty and stimulation tests can be difficult to interpret in adolescents. MRI can image preclinical pituitary iron deposition, similar to its use in the heart, liver and pancreas. Increased pituitary R2, a surrogate for iron,… Show more

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