Stroke in sickle beta thalassemia - a case report highlighting pitfalls in management in a low prevalence country

Stroke in sickle beta thalassemia - a case report highlighting pitfalls in management in a low prevalence country

Stroke in Sickle cell disease is a devastating complication. As Sickle cell disease is uncommon in Sri Lanka many clinicians may be unfamiliar with management of the disease and its complications. A 10-year-old boy presented with a transient ischaemic attack. He has had a silent large parietal infar...

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Main Authors: L. H. R. A. Premathilaka, M. S. Lakmini, L. G. Thamal Dharshana, S. B. Nawaratne, S. Mettananda, S. T. De Silva, A. P. Premawardhena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2017-12-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
sickle beta thalassemia, ischaemic attack, trans-cranial doppler assessment, hydroxyurea
Online Access:https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/40

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