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.

Odynophagia

Pain experienced with swallowing.


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PMID (PMCID)
22666975
 MALE Adult
Odynophagia in sickle cell anemia: pain is not always a crisis.
Majumder S.
Conn Med. 2012;76(3):155-8.
Odynophagia in sickle cell anemia: pain is not always a crisis.
22666975
 MALE Adult
Odynophagia in sickle cell anemia: pain is not always a crisis.
Majumder S.
Conn Med. 2012;76(3):155-8.
This report describes the case of a 30-year-old African American male with sickle cell anemia who presented with odynophagia and chest pain.