Assessing radiologic features of jawas and teeth in thalassemia: a case report

Thalassemia is a chronic inherited anemia caused by abnormal hemoglobin synthesis in which some changes in bones, maxilla and zygomatic bone are developed.  Radiologic view of cranial bones shows marrow space widening , cortical thinning , "Hair on End" view in cranium and  "Honey com...

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Main Author: AR. Talaiepo (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1997-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Thalassemia is a chronic inherited anemia caused by abnormal hemoglobin synthesis in which some changes in bones, maxilla and zygomatic bone are developed.  Radiologic view of cranial bones shows marrow space widening , cortical thinning , "Hair on End" view in cranium and  "Honey comb" view in jaws. In present report, radiologic features of a typical thalassemic patient are mentioned and discussed.
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