New concepts in sickle cell anemia

  • A Chiabi Pediatric Service, Yaounde Gynaeco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital, PO Box 4362 Nlongkak, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • C Haenggeli Hôpital Pédiatrique de Geneve, Suisse

Abstract

Current knowledge on the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia is reviewed and potential therapeutic options are reviewed and discussed. It is hoped that better understanding of the pathophysiology will improve the care given to these patients as well as their quality of life.

Keywords : sickle cell anemia, pathophysiology, treatment

Clinics in Mother and Child Health Vol. 1(1) 2004: 30-36
Published
2006-07-26
Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004)
Section
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