Comparison of erythrocyte indices to differentiate between iron deficiency and alpha-thalassaemias in children with microcytosis and/or hypochromia
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2010; 16 (9): 966-971
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ABSTRACT
Erythrocyte indices used to differentiate between iron deficiency anaemia [IDA] and thalassaemias have been studied mainly in countries with a high prevalence of IDA or beta-thalassaemias. This study was carried out in the United Arab Emirates where alpha-thalassaemias are prevalent. We studied the predictive value and Youden index of several indices in 85 children aged 6 months to 12 years with microcytosis and/or hypochromia, with or without anaemia [determined by serum measurement of iron or therapeutic iron trial]. The best discriminatory indices for detecting IDA versus alpha-thalassaemias were a Green -King index > 65 [correctly identified 75.3% of children, Youden index 44.3] and red cell distribution width > 14% [correctly identified 57.8%, Youden index 38.1]
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Estudos Retrospectivos
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Talassemia alfa
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Anemia Ferropriva
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Anemia Hipocrômica
Limite:
Adolescente
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Criança
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Criança, pré-escolar
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Lactente
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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