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J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
; 44(3): 98-99, 2022 Apr 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35180760
RESUMO
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong disorder which may be managed by chronic red cell transfusion including exchange transfusion. Chronic indwelling vascular catheters including ports offer convenient and reliable access for red cell exchange but confer risk of complications including infection and thrombosis. Detection of these complications is essential for preserving vascular access and relies on both clinical and laboratory observation. Here we describe a case of asymptomatic port infection detected by manual screening of a peripheral blood smear.