Abstract

The differential diagnosis of chest pain in a patient with sickle cell disease is difficult and may encompass several serious conditions, including chest syndrome, pulmonary embolism and infectious complications. In this manuscript we provide an overview on the various underlying diseases that may cause chest pain in patients with sickle cell disease and provide clues for a proper diagnostic workup
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-269
JournalNetherlands journal of medicine
Volume71
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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