J Hematol Mult Myeloma | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access

Cerebrovascular Complications and Cognition in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Global Perspective

Raffaella Colombatti^*, Maria Montanaro and Laura Sainati

Department of Child and Maternal Health, Azienda Ospedaliera-University of Padova, Italy

^*Correspondance to: Raffaella Colombatti 

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Abstract

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most common severe monogenic disorders worldwide. Cerebrovascular complications, mainly stroke and silent infarcts deeply impact the health of children with SCD. Cognitive impairment and poor academic performances can also affect the quality of life. This chapter reviews the approach to cerebrovascular complication and cognition in different countries and populations.

Keywords:

Sickle Cell Disease; Children; Cognition; Cerebral; Vasculopathy

Citation:

Colombatti R, Montanaro M, Sainati L. Cerebrovascular Complications and Cognition in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Global Perspective.J Hematol Mult Myeloma. 2016;1(1):1005.