Avascular Necrosis of the Hip in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and High Hb F: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and Influence of α-Thalassemia Trait

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip is a common cause of morbidity in sickle cell disease (SCD). Its prevalence increases with age and predisposing factors include coexistent α-thalassemia trait, frequent vaso-occlusive crisis and a high hematocrit (Hct). SCD is relatively mild among Kuwaiti patient...

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