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.

Dark urine

An abnormal dark color of the urine.


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23619113
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Hyperhemolysis in sickle cell disease.
Aragona E, Kelly MJ.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2014;36(1):e54-6.
An 18-year-old female with sickle cell disease presented with thigh pain, dark urine, and hematuria within 72 hours of receiving a blood transfusion.