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.

Intussusception

An abnormality of the intestine in which part of the intestine invaginates (telescopes) into another part of the intestine.


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PMID (PMCID)
21151549
(2999996)
 OTHER
Intussusception Caused by Yersinia enterocolitica Enterocolitis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Gupta G, Kumar S, Singh R, Shanmugasamy K.
Clin Med Insights Pathol. 2010;3:7-11.
Intussusception Caused by Yersinia enterocolitica Enterocolitis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia.
21151549
(2999996)
 OTHER
Intussusception Caused by Yersinia enterocolitica Enterocolitis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Gupta G, Kumar S, Singh R, Shanmugasamy K.
Clin Med Insights Pathol. 2010;3:7-11.
We present a case of a 5-year old child with intussusception of the terminal ileum caused by Y. enterocolitica whose past medical history was significant for sickle cell disease.