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.

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17253639
 MALE Child
Pulsed-dosing with oral sodium phenylbutyrate increases hemoglobin F in a patient with sickle cell anemia.
Hines P, Dover GJ, Resar LM.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2008;50(2):357-9.
Increasing hemoglobin F (HbF) appears to be beneficial for patients with sickle cell anemia.
17253639
 MALE Child
Pulsed-dosing with oral sodium phenylbutyrate increases hemoglobin F in a patient with sickle cell anemia.
Hines P, Dover GJ, Resar LM.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2008;50(2):357-9.
Pulsed-dosing with oral sodium phenylbutyrate increases hemoglobin F in a patient with sickle cell anemia.