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.

Aspiration

Inspiration of a foreign object into the airway.


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PMID (PMCID)
15460150
 MALE
[Extensive bone marrow necrosis as presenting manifestation of sickle cell disease in Africa].
Simon F, Carloz E, Chaudier B, Kraemer P, Colbacchini P, Hovette P.
Med Trop (Mars). 2004;64(2):179-82.
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy showed extensive bone marrow necrosis while hemoglobin electrophoresis demonstrated homozygotic sickle cell disease.