Childhood stroke in sickle cell disease in Nigeria

Biobele J. Brown, Abimbola Famosaya, Ikeoluwa Lagunju

Journal of Pediatric Neurology · 2015 · 11 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Stroke is a devastating and potentially fatal complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). Children who survive a stroke attack are also at increased risk of motor disabilities, learning difficulties and epilepsy. The study was carried out to evaluate