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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 35, 2011 - Issue 5-6: The International Conference on Hemoglobin Disorders, Kuwait, February 5-7th, 2011 T.H.J. Huisman Memoriam
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PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEMOGLOBIN DISORDERS, KUWAIT, February 5–7th, 2011

Cerebral Infarction in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Concise Overview

Khaled M. MusallamDepartment of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Ruby A. KhouryDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Cancer Centre of Lebanon, American University of Beirut Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon
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Miguel R. AbboudDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Cancer Centre of Lebanon, American University of Beirut Medical Centre, Beirut, LebanonCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 618-624 | Received 15 Jul 2011, Accepted 17 Jul 2011, Published online: 03 Oct 2011
 
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Abstract

Cerebral infarction is a common complication in sickle cell disease. Both overt and silent infarcts evident on neuroimaging have been described. In this article we overview the current knowledge of cerebral infarction in this patient population and discuss recent updates on the role of preventive intervention.

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