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.

Protrusio acetabuli

Intrapelvic bulging of the medial acetabular wall.


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PMID (PMCID)
2315780
 FEMALE Middle Aged
Bilateral protrusio acetabuli in sickle cell anemia.
Rijke AM, Pope TL Jr, Keats TE.
South Med J. 1990;83(3):328-9.
Thus sickle cell anemia should be added to the list of potential causes of protrusio acetabuli.
2315780
 FEMALE Middle Aged
Bilateral protrusio acetabuli in sickle cell anemia.
Rijke AM, Pope TL Jr, Keats TE.
South Med J. 1990;83(3):328-9.
Bilateral protrusio acetabuli in sickle cell anemia.