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.

Thrombocytosis

Increased numbers of platelets in the peripheral blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
1793245
 MALE Adult
Bilateral lower limb salvage with free flaps in a patient with sickle cell ulcers.
Khouri RK, Upton J.
Ann Plast Surg. 1991;27(6):574-6.
In the presence of severe thrombocytosis associated with sickle cell disease, prophylactic treatment with aspirin may be of significant value.