Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Hypothyroidism

Deficiency of thyroid hormone.


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PMID (PMCID)
1580305
 MIXED_SAMPLE Middle Aged
Hypothyroidism in adults with sickle cell anemia.
Phillips G Jr, Becker B, Keller VA, Hartman J 4th.
Am J Med. 1992;92(5):567-70.
We report herein three cases of hypothyroidism in adult individuals with sickle cell disease.
1580305
 MIXED_SAMPLE Middle Aged
Hypothyroidism in adults with sickle cell anemia.
Phillips G Jr, Becker B, Keller VA, Hartman J 4th.
Am J Med. 1992;92(5):567-70.
We believe that this represents the first report of clinical hypothyroidism in patients with sickle cell anemia who have received multiple transfusions.