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.

Thyroiditis

Inflammation of the thyroid gland.


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PMID (PMCID)
26327979
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FEMALE Adult
Hashimoto's thyroiditis and acute chest syndrome revealing sickle cell anemia in a 32 years female patient.
Igala M, Nsame D, Ova JD, Cherkaoui S, Oukkach B, Quessar A.
Pan Afr Med J. 2015;21:142.
We report the case of a 32 years old women admitted for chest pain and haemolysis anemia in which Hashimoto's thyroiditis and sickle cell anemia were found.