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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.

Obesity

Accumulation of substantial excess body fat.

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9402101	FEMALE	Adult
	Glomerulomegaly and proteinuria in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension.
	Faustinella F, Uzoh C, Sheikh-Hamad D, Truong LD, Olivero JJ. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1997;8(12):1966-70.
	Glomerulomegaly is a histologic finding present in idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, congenital cyanotic heart disease, morbid obesity associated with sleep apnea syndrome, sickle cell disease, and polycythemic states.