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Abhulimhen-Iyoha IB, Ibadin OM, Ofovwe EG. Comparative usėfulness of Serum Creatinine and Microalbuminuria in detecting early Renal Changes in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Benin City. Nigerian Jarnalf Paadiatrics 2009; 36: 1.

Background: Microalbuminuria as an early marker ofcertain diseases including those affecting the renal system is widely acknowledged. Its performance in this regard vis a vis routine use of serum creatinine in sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients known to be prone to renal complications has however not been fully explored, particularly in the study locale. Objective: To compare the usefulness of serum creatinine and microalbuminuriain the early detection of renal changes in children with SCA in Benin City. Methods: A cohort of 69 children with SCA aged 1-16 years were consecutively enrolled into this cross sectional and descriptive studywhich was conducted between …