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.

Microscopic hematuria

Microscopic hematuria detected by dipstick or microscopic examination of the urine.


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PMID (PMCID)
21695882
MALE Adult
[Renal amyloidosis: uncommon complication of sickle cell disease].
Hadj Sadek B, Radoui A, Al Hamany Z, Benamar L, Bayahia R, Ouzeddoun N.
Med Trop (Mars). 2011;71(2):185-6.
The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a 30-year-old man with heterozygous sickle cell disease who was referred to our unit with nephritic syndrome and microscopic hematuria.