Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Pictorial Review
Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive genetic condition producing abnormal haemoglobin HbS molecules that result in stiff and sticky red blood cells leading to unpredictable episodes of microvascular occlusions. The clinical and radiological manifestations of sickle cell anaemia result from...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/794283 |