Renal abnormalities among sickle cell disease patients in a poor management setting: a survey in the democratic republic of the congo

Conclusions: This study highlighted that albuminuria and chronic kidney disease are common in SCD patients in Kisangani. More studies are needed to document these complications further.Keywords: Sickle cell disease, prevalence, sickle cell nephropathy, renal abnormalities, Democratic Republic of the Congo, sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - June 29, 2022 Category: Hematology Authors: Paul Kambale-Kombi, Roland Marini Djang ’eing’a, Jean-Pierre Alworong’a Opara, Jean-Paulin Mbo Mukonkole, Vincent Bours, Dieu-Merci Mbumba Lupaka, Serge Tonen-Wolyec, Lucien Bolukaoto Bome, Charles Kayembe Tshilumba, Salomon Batina-Agasa Source Type: research