Hypertriglyceridaemia-thalassaemia syndrome

Ann Trop Paediatr. 1996 Dec;16(4):359-60. doi: 10.1080/02724936.1996.11747851.

Abstract

We report a rare association of beta-thalassaemia major and hypertriglyceridaemia in a 4-month-old boy. The possible significance of this association is highlighted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Hypertriglyceridemia / complications*
  • Hypertriglyceridemia / therapy
  • Infant
  • Male
  • beta-Thalassemia / complications*
  • beta-Thalassemia / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents