Abstract

CAMPOS DIAZ, Mirta C; FORTUN PRIETO, Adalberto  and  MUSTELIER BECKER, Reynaldo. Abnormalities of peripheral nervous system in drepanocytosis  . Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [online]. 2000, vol.16, n.1, pp. 45-48. ISSN 1561-2996.

Authors performed a clinical and electromyographic evaluation of peripheral nerves function in a group of 40 patients (20 adults and 20 children) presenting sickle cell anemia in basal conditions. Results obtained demonstrate existence of peripheral neuropathy in a significant number of patients, more frequently in adults ones

Keywords : ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES.

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