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Multiple hematoma in young patient with sickle cell disease

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Stroke remains one of the most serious complications of sickle cell disease.Almost 11% of the patients will have a stroke before the age of 20.The etiology is hemorrhagic in a small part of the cases, which is associated with a high mortality.We present the case of a 19 year-old patient, with sickle cell disease and multiple associated complications.The patient was admitted with acute chest syndrome and developed a hemorrhagic stroke while hospitalized.

Source: Galicia Clínica

DOI: 10.22546/50/1622

Authors: Andre Gordinho, Steeve Rosado, Adriana Soares, Maria Antunes

Institution: Hospital Beatriz Ângelo

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics (clinical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2904854875

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