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.

Cellulitis

A bacterial infection and inflammation of the skin und subcutaneous tissues.


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PMID (PMCID)
20386412
 FEMALE Child
Orbital compression syndrome presenting as orbital cellulitis in a child with sickle cell anemia.
Douvoyiannis M, Fakioglu E, Litman N.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2010;26(4):285-6.
Orbital compression syndrome presenting as orbital cellulitis in a child with sickle cell anemia.
17297619
 FEMALE Child
Orbital wall infarction mimicking periorbital cellulitis in a patient with sickle cell disease.
Ozkavukcu E, Fitoz S, Yagmurlu B, Ciftci E, Erden I, Ertem M.
Pediatr Radiol. 2007;37(4):388-90.
Orbital wall infarction mimicking periorbital cellulitis in a patient with sickle cell disease.
12117206
 MALE
Facial swelling and gingival enlargement in a patient with sickle cell disease.
Scipio JE, Al-Bayaty HF, Murti PR, Matthews R.
Oral Dis. 2001;7(5):306-9.
A 14-year-old Afro-Trinidadian boy suffering from sickle cell anemia developed an acute facial swelling, mimicking facial cellulitis of dental origin, which was caused by sickle cell-related hemorrhage.