Convulsion after blood transfusion in four p-thalassemia intermedia patients
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, vol.11, no.5, pp.549-552, 1994 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 11 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 1994
- Doi Number: 10.3109/08880019409141694
- Journal Name: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.549-552
- Keywords: Blood transfusion, Convulsion, βthalassemia
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Four children with βthalassemia intermedia ages 7 toll years developed a clinical picture characterized by headache, hypertension, convulsion, and cerebral hemorrhage after blood transfusion. Successive tramfusions did not result in a similar picture. Factors responsible for this syndrome are discussed. © 1994 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.