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.

Carotid artery occlusion

Complete obstruction of a carotid artery.


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PMID (PMCID)
9329469
 MALE Infant
Internal carotid artery occlusion in a child with sickle cell disease: case report and immunohistochemical study.
Tuohy AM, McKie V, Manci EA, Adams RJ.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 1997;19(5):455-8.
Internal carotid artery occlusion in a child with sickle cell disease: case report and immunohistochemical study.