Sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group ofinheritedsingle gene autosomal recessive disorder caused by single gene, which affects haemoglobin structure. SCD has its origin in sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East, hence it is most common in people of African descent, as well as in the Caribbean, Middle East, parts of India, South and Central America. Sickle cell anemia in pregnancy need to be addressed and has to be managed by both obstetric team and haematologist in co-ordination. Preconceptional counseling plays a key role in decreasing maternal and fetal complications in sickle cell anemia in pregnancy.
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Neelima T, Rathore S
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