| Literature DB >> 17467389 |
G Madani1, A M Papadopoulou, B Holloway, A Robins, J Davis, D Murray.
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited abnormality of the beta-globin chain, which causes a spectrum of haemolytic anaemias. Clinical manifestations in SCD include anaemia, jaundice, recurrent vaso-occlusive crises, and infections (particularly by encapsulated bacteria) due to functional asplenia and cerebrovascular accidents. Radiological investigations play a critical role both in the diagnosis and in the primary prevention of the complications of SCD.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17467389 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2007.01.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Radiol ISSN: 0009-9260 Impact factor: 2.350