Thalassemia major - calvarial changes

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache and vertigo. Known case of thalassemia major.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Calvarial changes of thalassemia:hair on end appearance, and widening of the diploic space

Case Discussion

This patient was a known case of thalassemia major with the classic calvarial manifestations.

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