| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3969077 | Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Sickle cell disease is characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin. This entity primarily affects the black population. Diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease in pregnant women is essential as outcome can be fatal for both mother and fetus. We report the case of a pregnant black woman with sickle cell disease. The management and outcome are discussed.
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Authors
MarÃa Guzmán Muñoz, Ana Cano Cuetos, Teresa Pascual GarcÃa, AnÃbal Nieto DÃaz, Noemà MartÃnez Parrondo, Soraya Heron Iglesias, Álvaro Zapico Goñi,