Fat Embolism Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease

Fat embolism syndrome is a devastating complication of sickle cell disease resulting from extensive bone marrow necrosis and associated with high mortality rates, while survivors often suffer severe neurological sequelae. Despite that, the syndrome remains under-recognised and under-diagnosed. Parad...

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Main Authors: Dimitris A. Tsitsikas, Jessica Bristowe, Jibril Abukar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/11/3601