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.

Generalized lymphadenopathy

A generalized form of lymphadenopathy.


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PMID (PMCID)
3877748
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Persistent lymphadenopathy associated with hypertransfusion in sickle-cell disease.
Morgan J, Waring NP, Daul CB, Ohene-Frempong K, deShazo RD.
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1985;76(6):869-75.
We report the results of an immunologic evaluation of two hypertransfused (HT) patients with sickle-cell disease (SCD) who have developed persistent generalized lymphadenopathy.