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.

Pulmonary edema

Fluid accumulation in the lungs.


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Nontraumatic fat embolism syndrome in sickle cell anemia.
Horton DP, Ferriero DM, Mentzer WC.
Pediatr Neurol. 1995;12(1):77-80.
A 14-year-old girl with sickle cell disease and nephrotic syndrome developed bone pain, followed by pulmonary edema, seizures, coma, and bilateral flaccid paralysis.