Preface

This book on beta thalassemia is the first edition and has been a wonderful opportunity to bring together pediatric hematology experts from different communities. The book is designed to be a first step for better practice in the treatment of beta thalassemia. Basic and up-to-date knowledge are included in this book.

Six contributors and two editors participated in writing this book. The book is divided into four sections: Introduction to Beta Thalassemia, Updates of Beta Thalassemia, Pathophysiology of Beta Thalassemia and Diagnosis of Beta Thalassemia. Many tables and illustrations are included for quick reference in the clinical setting.

Section I focuses on the general introduction and a quick overview of beta thalassemia. Section II highlights the updates in diagnosis and treatment of beta thalassemia. Section III illustrates the pathophysiology dilemma of this disease. Section IV displays the diagnostic tools and work up of this disease.

The editors of this beta thalassemia book want to recognize, thank, and acknowledge everyone who participated in writing this book. We are profoundly aware of the personal time and commitment that was devoted to make this an outstanding resource and we are grateful. It is our hope that all healthcare, academic and clinical practitioners of advanced clinical practice will find this publication useful, and that it will enrich knowledge and improve care for children and adolescents with beta thalassemia.

> **Marwa Zakaria** Associate professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric Department, Zagazig University, Egypt

**II**

**Chapter 7 109**

Diagnosis of Beta Thalassemia **121**

**Chapter 8 123**

Thromboembolism in Beta-Thalassemia Disease

Laboratory Diagnosis of β-Thalassemia and HbE

*by Rungrote Natesirinilkul*

**Section 4**

*by Thanusak Tatu*

**Tamer Hassan** Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric Department, Zagazig University, Egypt

**1**

Section 1

Introduction to

Beta Thalassemia

Section 1
