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.

Cerebral ischemia



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PMID (PMCID)
19829151
FEMALE Child
Severe ceftriaxone-induced hemolysis complicated by diffuse cerebral ischemia in a child with sickle cell disease.
Schuettpelz LG, Behrens D, Goldsmith MI, Druley TE.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009;31(11):870-2.
Severe ceftriaxone-induced hemolysis complicated by diffuse cerebral ischemia in a child with sickle cell disease.