Late diagnosis of sickle cell disease in adults still a challenge in developing countries: a case report
This case report pinpoints the importance of considering the diagnosis of sickle cell disease even in adults presenting with symptoms of sickle cell disease. It also adds to the relevance of screening at all age groups, especially in high-endemic regions such as Africa and Asia.
Authors
- Elias Joseph Xwatsal
- Kayiira Mubaraka
- Yomna Said Mohamed
- Venance Emmanuel Mswelo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9362-9943)
- Peter Kyaligonza
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
- Infectious Diseases Institute (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04858-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.31