Avascular Bone Necrosis in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Basrah, Iraq

BACKGROUND: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is regarded as a manifestation of severe sickle cell disease (SCD), with the femoral head being the most affected. OBJECTIVES: The main objectives of this study were to look for the frequency of AVN in pediatric patients with SCD, evaluate the clinical pattern an...

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Published in:	Journal of Applied Hematology
Main Authors:	Wadha Abdullah Hamood, Meaad Kadhum Hassan, Wissam Jabar Yesser
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Subjects:	avascular bone necrosis pediatric patients sickle cell disease
Online Access:	http://www.jahjournal.org/article.asp?issn=1658-5127;year=2024;volume=15;issue=1;spage=42;epage=49;aulast=Hamood