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[Unusual joint complications in sickle cell anemia]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|December 1, 1976
Summary
This case study details a young Lebanese patient with homozygous sickle cell disease, identified through erythrocyte analysis and hemoglobin electrophoresis. The condition presented with severe bone changes and joint ankylosis, highlighting the disease
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Genetics
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder affecting hemoglobin.
- It can lead to various complications, including bone and joint issues.
- Early diagnosis and understanding of clinical manifestations are crucial.