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Cerebral infarction in sickle cell trait.

J Greenberg, E W Massey

    Annals of Neurology
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Sickle cell trait, though rarely reported, can cause acute cerebral infarction in young adults. This study highlights two cases, emphasizing the need for awareness and proper diagnosis of this neurological complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Sickle cell disease is a known risk factor for cerebral infarction.
    • Neurological complications of sickle cell trait are infrequently documented in medical literature.
    • Previous reports often lack definitive sickle cell trait confirmation via hemoglobin electrophoresis.