Indicators for Osteomyelitis in Children With Sickle Cell Disease Admitted With Vaso-Occlusive Crises
Based on the outcomes of this study, we recommend an individualized multidisciplinary examination (hematology, infectious disease, orthopedic surgery, and interventional radiology) for SCD patients with suspected osteomyelitis admitted with VOC, considering the entire clinical history and laboratory and MRI results.
Authors
- Shaima Riyad
- Norah Alotaibi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3896-8482)
- Fadwa Abufara
- Ehab El Hanafy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8113-542X)
- Doha Abuharfel
- Duaa A Tashkandi
- Naif Alblowi
- Ali Alnijaidi
- Ahmed M Banjar
- M. H. D. Bassel Al-Halabi
Institutions
- Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- North West Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- University of Tabuk (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68265
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.31