Iron overload in thalassemia: comparative analysis of magnetic resonance imaging, serum ferritin and iron content of the liver.

Abstract

Our study shows that serum ferritin levels exhibit a tendency to be significantly correlated with the true status of hemochromatosis in thalassemic patients; however, the discrepancies recorded in several patients and the scarce or total lack of correlation with MRI suggest exploring other approaches to this problem in order to make proper decisions about therapy.