A Massive Extradural Hematoma in Sickle Cell Disease and the Importance of Rapid Neuroimaging
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy leading to several serious organ complications and early death. It is mostly found in equatorial countries like Tanzania. Extradural hematoma (EDH) is a rare, but serious complication to SCD and may have debilitating consequences. Hitherto,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1742472 |