ULTRASOUND FINDINGS IN THE GALLBLADDER OF ADULT SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA AND SEX-AGE MATCHED NON SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA PATIENTS AT NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA: AN ANALYTIC CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
Adults living with SCA exhibit significantly higher rates of cholelithiasis and enlarged gallbladder volumes. Routine ultrasound screening should be integrated into adult SCA management in Nigeria to facilitate early intervention.
Authors
- E I David
- A B Akintobi
- T R Ibiteye
- K A Afolabi
- O O Olatunji
Institutions
- University College Hospital, Ibadan (NG)
- National Hospital Abuja (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00