Sickle Cell Thalassemia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Sickle cell disease is a single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anaemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy. Combined sickle cell beta thalassemia disease is the most common form of sickle cell disease in people of Mediterranean descent, including people of Italian, Greek or Turkish heritage. We experienced a three years old girl who was admitted with bronchopneumonia and found to have anaemia which was proved to be sickle cell thalassemia. Conclusion: Sickle cell disease should be considered in pneumonic child with severe anemia.
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Nashaat Elsayed Farara
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- DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/20027
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