Beta Thalassemia Revealing Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

    April 2023 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”
    Hassan Aden Neima, Camara M’Ballou, S. RAFI, G. El MGHARI, N. El ANSARI
    TLDR Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia patients can lead to thyroid problems.
    This case report discusses a 35-year-old patient with beta thalassemia, a hereditary condition affecting hemoglobin synthesis, who developed hypothyroidism after multiple blood transfusions. The patient experienced symptoms such as weight gain, hair loss, chills, and chronic constipation. Laboratory tests revealed elevated TSH levels and low T3 levels, indicating thyroid dysfunction. A cervical ultrasound showed an enlarged thyroid with nodules. The patient was treated with levothyroxine. The report highlights that thyroid disorders are common in beta thalassemia patients who undergo frequent transfusions due to iron overload.
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