cerebral manifestations of sickle cell disease

Cerebral manifestations of sickle cell disease contribute significantly to the overall morbidity of the disease. Sickle cell disease is among the most common causes of stroke in the pediatric population.

For a general discussion of sickle cell disease, please refer to sickle cell disease.

Epidemiology

Approximately 25% of patients with sickle cell disease have a neurological event in their lifetime, many of these in childhood .

Clinical presentation

Ischemic strokes and cognitive impairment are common, but in many instances, infarcts may be asymptomatic .

Radiographic features

Cerebral radiological findings in sickle cell disease include :

See also

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