Acute chest syndrome following adenotonsillectomy in a pediatric patient with Hemoglobin SC disease.
Hemoglobinopathies involving Hemoglobin S, like Hemoglobin SC disease, are characterized by anemia and vaso-occlusive crises. Vaso-occlusive crises can range in severity from localized pain to acute chest syndrome and myocardial infarction. These crises are usually brought on by stressors that induce hypothermia, hypoxia or acidosis, such as surgery [1]. Here we report a case of acute chest syndrome in a child with Hemoglobin SC disease following adenotonsillectomy and review of the literature regarding acute chest syndrome following adenotonsillectomy.
Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States. Electronic address: pluma@upstate.edu.
Ann W
AW
Plum
Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States.
Anthony J
AJ
Mortelliti
D056586:Acute Chest Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006450:Hemoglobin SC Disease / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
Acute chest syndrome; Adenotonsillectomy; Hemoglobin SC