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.

Portal hypertension

Increased pressure in the portal vein.


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PMID (PMCID)
24015427
 FEMALE Adult
Splenic nodules at autopsy.
Dennis KA, Cheek B, Leroy M, McGoey RR.
J La State Med Soc. 2013;165(3):142-4.
As such, documentation of GGBs in patients either by pathology or radiology should herald the presence of a systemic disorder such as sickle cell anemia or hemochromatosis wherein portal hypertension and/or congestive splenomegaly are present.
17558079
 OTHER
Portal hypertension associated with sickle cell disease.
Kumar S, Joshi R, Jain AP.
Indian J Gastroenterol. 2007;26(2):94.
Portal hypertension associated with sickle cell disease.