Lung function in β-thalassemia patients: correlation with iron overload and possible role of HCV infection

S. Roggero, R. Torchio, A. Piga, A. Veljkovic, S. Rapetti, M. Guglielmo, C. Ciacco, P. Destefanis (Orbassano Turin, Turin, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Interesting case reports and case series
Session: Interesting case reports and case series
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3488
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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