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.

Lymphoproliferative disorder



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6786729
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Management of Hodgkin's disease in a patient with sickle cell anemia.
Salmassi S, Currie ET, Bolf EC, Hernandez M, Kasprisin DO.
Cancer. 1981;48(2):252-4.
The clinical and therapeutic implications for the management of patients with sickle cell anemia and lymphoproliferative disorders are discussed.