Hemosiderosis

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known case of thalassemia; multiple, frequent blood transfusions.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Female
mri

Enlarged liver and spleen with diffuse low signal intensity suggesting iron deposition.

Reduced signal of the bone marrow on T1 and T2 WI, secondary to hematopoietic hyperplasia.

Case Discussion

Hemosiderosis secondary to multiple frequent blood transfusions.

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