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.

Pancreatitis

The presence of inflammation in the pancreas.


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8426390
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Acute pancreatitis in a child with sickle cell anemia.
Sheehan AG, Machida H, Butzner JD.
J Natl Med Assoc. 1993;85(1):70-2.
We encourage others to consider pancreatitis as a cause for abdominal pain in children with multisystem diseases, particularly those that may cause ischemic organ injury such as sickle cell anemia.
8426390
 FEMALE
Acute pancreatitis in a child with sickle cell anemia.
Sheehan AG, Machida H, Butzner JD.
J Natl Med Assoc. 1993;85(1):70-2.
A case of pancreatitis that occurred as a complication of a vaso-occlusive crisis in a child with sickle cell anemia is reported.