Hepatic abscess in sickle cell anaemia: a rare manifestation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A child with sickle cell anaemia developed a hepatic abscess, which was managed successfully by percutaneous drainage under ultrasound control. A history of attacks of pain dissimilar to usual vaso-occlusive crises should be treated with suspicion and investigated appropriately.
Medical subject headings
- Liver Abscess
- Sickle Cell Trait