Hyperhaemolysis in sickle cell disease--an unusual and potentially life-threatening complication.
As sickle cell disease is increasing in Australia, paediatricians and other health care providers need to be aware of the broad range of complications that can occur in this condition. Although the complications of splenic sequestration and chest crises are well recognised, the infrequent but equally dramatic complication of hyperhaemolysis is less well appreciated. Here, we report a case of hyperhaemolysis in a Victorian paediatric patient.
Stokes
Ian C
IC
Department of Clinical Haematology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. i.stokes74@gmail.com
Downie
Peter A
PA
Wood
Erica M
EM
Bowden
Donald K
DK
Monagle
Paul T
PT
Barnes
Chris D
CD
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002648:Child; D006461:Hemolysis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D007155:Immunologic Factors