Open AccessSerum magnesium, phosphate and calcium in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease
Author(s) -
Olajumoke Oladipo,
Edamisan Temiye,
Chinyere Ezeaka,
P Obomanu
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v24i2.28180
Subject(s) - medicine , calcium , hypocalcaemia , magnesium , albumin , phosphorus , serum albumin , endocrinology , gastroenterology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Biochemical abnormalities have been associated with sickle cell disease. Studies on phosphorus and magnesium in sickle cell disease have been conflicting. There is paucity of information on the role of these ions in the pathogenesis and management of sickle cell disease. This study was set out to determine the serum levels of magnesium, phosphorus and calcium in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease.