Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Angiography Findings in Ugandan Children with Sickle Cell Anemia; A Cross Sectional Study

ConclusionsBrain injury in Uganda children with SCA begins early in childhood and becomes a common finding during later childhood. Early screening for stroke and intervention therapy is warranted to prevent sickle brain vasculopathy initiated early after diagnosis. The risk factors for such early brain injury should be investigated.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Idro, R., Green, N. S., Munube, D., Buluma, L. R., Kebirungi, B., Opoka, R., Bangirana, P., Mupere, E., Kayongo, E., Sekibira, R., Kasirye, P., Lubowa, S. K., Kawooya, M., LaRussa, P., Minja, F. Tags: 114. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Clinical: Poster II Source Type: research