Background: Advancement in medical management and diagnosis has seen a rise in the
population of Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) patient reaching adulthood, albeit increased …

Prevalence of Chronic Complications in Adult Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in a Tertiary Hospital
in South-South Nigeria Page 1 Abstract Original Article IntRoductIon Sickle cell disease (SCD) …

Background Anaemia in sickle cell disease (SCD) is a significant cause of morbidity and
mortality, but few studies have reported on the burden and outcome of very severe anaemia …

Background: The clinical severity of sickle cell anemia (SCA) varies from one individual to
another. Several factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental and social factors …

Aims: To determine the pattern and associated risk factors for musculoskeletal complications
among sickle cell anaemia patients in South-east Nigeria. Methodology: A retrospective …

Background: Musculoskeletal complications are responsible for up to 80% of indications for
presentation to the hospital by sicklers during their life time. It is important to know when to …

BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a chronic multi-systemic condition
characterized by haemoglobin polymerization leading to erythrocytes rigidity, frequent …

Background Renal disease is a recognized complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA),
especially from the third decade of life and is linked to disease severity. This study assessed …

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is
characterised with chronic anaemia and painful crisis. SCD is associated with …

Background Involvement of the kidneys in patients with sickle cell anaemia is a well
recognised chronic complication. This study seeks to determine the prevalence of chronic …