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Regression of multiple hepatic masses in a young patient with thalassaemia

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Background. We report a young girl with thalassaemia who showed development and regression of multiple hepatic masses.

Results. The tumours, detected 3 years after allogeneic bone-marrow transplantation, showed progressive reduction in size and number following a phlebotomy program to treat iron overload.

Conclusion. The detailed CT, MRI and histological findings are described.

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  1. MR Centre 'F. Angelini', Department of Radiology, University of Ancona, Regional Hospital Torrette, I-60 020 Torette Ancona, Italy, , , , , , IT

    A. Giovagnoni, G. Valeri & E. Paci

  2. Division of Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre, San Salvatore Hospital, Pesaro, Italy, , , , , , IT

    P. Muretto & E. Angelucci

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  1. A. Giovagnoni
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Received: 20 October 1998/Accepted: 6 July 1999

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Giovagnoni, A., Valeri, G., Paci, E. et al. Regression of multiple hepatic masses in a young patient with thalassaemia. Pediatric Radiology 30, 161–164 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050036

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