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.

Myositis

A general term for inflammation of the muscles without respect to the underlying cause.


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PMID (PMCID)
4045858
 MALE Adult
Symmetric myositis and fasciitis: a complication of sickle cell anemia during vasoocclusion.
Dorwart BB, Gabuzda TG.
J Rheumatol. 1985;12(3):590-5.
Symmetric myositis and fasciitis: a complication of sickle cell anemia during vasoocclusion.
4045858
 MALE Adult
Symmetric myositis and fasciitis: a complication of sickle cell anemia during vasoocclusion.
Dorwart BB, Gabuzda TG.
J Rheumatol. 1985;12(3):590-5.
Repeated episodes of symmetric myositis and fasciitis occurred in 2 males with sickle cell anemia after prolonged painful crises.