Multi-organ dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease: a rare presentation and itsmanagement in resource-limited setting
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TextPublication details: Mwanza, Tanzania Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences CUHAS - Bugando June 2017Summary: Abstract
Introduction: Chronic end-organ damage among the sicklers is frequently diagnosed in Tanzania, but rarely involves multiple organs in a single patient.
Case report: A 26-year-old Tanzanian black-sickler woman presented with features related to avascular necrosis of the right hip, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease and Cholelithiasis. Despite the management given, her condition is still deteriorating.
Conclusion: Preventionofthese complications through screening and early diagnosis with a concurrent timely treatment should be advocated by all health-care providers.
Key words:Sickle cell disease, avascular necrosis, LV hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cholelithiasis
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ARTICLES | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 2 | RA0152 |
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic end-organ damage among the sicklers is frequently diagnosed in Tanzania, but rarely involves multiple organs in a single patient.
Case report: A 26-year-old Tanzanian black-sickler woman presented with features related to avascular necrosis of the right hip, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease and Cholelithiasis. Despite the management given, her condition is still deteriorating.
Conclusion: Preventionofthese complications through screening and early diagnosis with a concurrent timely treatment should be advocated by all health-care providers.
Key words:Sickle cell disease, avascular necrosis, LV hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cholelithiasis
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