Table 1.
Patients’ demographics.
| Variables | TM (n = 30) | SCD (n = 30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 12.9 ± 3.2 | 11.8 ± 2.9 | 0.243 |
| Gender (n, %) | |||
| Female | 13 (43.3) | 16 (53.3) | 0.425 |
| Male | 17 (56.7) | 14 (46.7) | |
| Family history (n, %) | |||
| Yes | 11 (36.7) | 16 (53.3) | 0.194 |
| No | 19 (63.3) | 14 (46.7) | |
| Consanguinity (n, %) | |||
| Yes | 20 (66.7) | 10 (33.3) | |
| No | 10 (33.3) | 20 (66.7) | 0.010⁎ |
| Splenectomy (n, %) | 23 (76.7) | 5 (16.7) | <0.001⁎ |
| Weight (kg) | 34.2 ± 13 | 36.1 ± 12.4 | 0.788 |
| Height (cm) | 140.5 ± 12.7 | 133.8 ± 13.4 | 0.091 |
| Transfusion frequency/year | 13.8 ± 5.0 | 9.8 ± 5.5 | 0.014⁎ |
⁎
Statistically significant value, n; number of individuals.