Characteristics of Iron Overload in Two Sisters With Thalassemia Intermedia With or Without C282Y Mutation
| . | ML . | MV . |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Thalassemia genotype | cod 39/−87 | cod 39/−87 |
| Blood transfusion | Never | Never |
| Chelation therapy | Occasionally | Occasionally |
| Transferrin saturation (%) | 63 | 68 |
| Ferritin (ng/mL) | 621 | 799 |
| Liver iron concentration (μg/100 mg dry weight) | 673 | 771 |
| HFE genotype: | ||
| C282Y | +/− | −/− |
| H63D | −/− | −/− |
| . | ML . | MV . |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Thalassemia genotype | cod 39/−87 | cod 39/−87 |
| Blood transfusion | Never | Never |
| Chelation therapy | Occasionally | Occasionally |
| Transferrin saturation (%) | 63 | 68 |
| Ferritin (ng/mL) | 621 | 799 |
| Liver iron concentration (μg/100 mg dry weight) | 673 | 771 |
| HFE genotype: | ||
| C282Y | +/− | −/− |
| H63D | −/− | −/− |