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.

Jaw pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the jaw.


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T2-blackout effect on DWI as a sign of early bone infarct and sequestration in a patient with sickle cell disease.
Tuna IS, Tarhan B, Escobar M, Albayram MS.
Clin Imaging. 2019;54:15-20.
We present a case of an 18-year-old male with a history of sickle cell disease, who was transferred to our emergency department with progressively severe headache and jaw pain for one-week.