| Literature DB >> 1955442 |
H E Ware1, A P Brooks, R Toye, S I Berney.
Abstract
We reviewed the prevalence of avascular necrosis (AVN) in a series of patients with sickle cell disease, using radiography and magnetic resonance imaging. We found AVN of at least one hip in 11 of 27 patients (41%). This is a significantly greater prevalence than reported. MRI was not as helpful in patients with sickle cell disease as it is in patients with AVN from other causes; it detected no more cases than radiography.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1955442
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X