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.

Cognitive impairment

Abnormality in the process of thought including the ability to process information.


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PMID (PMCID)
20157987
 FEMALE
Brain anatomy, cerebral blood flow, and connectivity in the transition from PVS to MCS.
Machado C, Rodriguez R, Carballo M, Korein J, Sanchez-Catasus C, Perez J, Leisman G.
Rev Neurosci. 2009;20(3-4):177-80.
We report a 15 year-old girl with sickle cell disease, who developed important cognitive impairment due to multiple strokes, and who had been diagnosed with PVS.