Premathilaka, L.H.R.A.Lakmini, M.S.Thamal Dharshana, L.G.Nawaratne, S.B.Mettananda, S.de Silva, S.T.Premawardhena, A.P.2018-02-082018-02-082017Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine.2017;26(2):55–572579-1990http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/18601Stroke in Sickle cell disease is a devastating complication. As Sickle cell disease is uncommon in Sri Lanka many clinicians may be unfamiliar with management of the disease and its complications. A 10-year-old boy presented with a transient ischaemic attack. He has had a silent large parietal infarct previously. He had been managed with transfusions and had undergone a splenectomy. However, he had not received hydroxyurea or undergone trans-cranial Doppler assessment.en-USSickle beta thalassemiaStroke in sickle cell beta thalassemia - a case report highlighting pitfalls in management in a low prevalence countryArticle