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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Thalassemia Intermedia: Coincidence or Association?

Presented by:	Israel Medical Association Journal (IMAJ) / Xanthi Giakoumi MD, Maria Tsironi MD PhD, Charalampos Floudas MD, Evangelos Polymeropoylos MD, Efstathios Papalambros MD PhD and Athanassios Aessopos MD PhD
Summary points:	A 43-year-old with a history of thalassemia presents with continuing symmetric arthralgia and arthritis, and concomitant fall of hematocrit level. This case reviews treatment history, current test findings, and patient management.
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