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Question :

Posted On : 11 Sep 2001

A three years old child suffering from dyserythropoietic anaemia is being administered regular top up tranfusions.Does the child need to be administered chelating agents ?

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Answer Discussion :

Zakariya Al-Salam

Yes

23 years ago

tariq ghafoor

YES, BUT THE DECISION TO GIVE CHELATION DEPENDS UPON SERUM FERRITIN LEVEL. IT SHOULD BE MORE THAN 1000 MICRO GRAM-LITRE, WHICH IS USUALLY REACHED AT 3 YR OF REGULAR TOP UP TRANSFUSIONS.

23 years ago

suchitra

no.

23 years ago

alpa

yes, iron chelators are required

23 years ago

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