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Sickle cell disease: clinical management.

S K Ballas1

  • 1Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research, Department of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

Bailliere'S Clinical Haematology
|June 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Sickle cell syndromes are inherited blood disorders impacting multiple body systems. While bone marrow transplants offer a cure for some children, adults currently lack a definitive treatment, necessitating comprehensive management of complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Genetics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Sickle cell syndromes are inherited disorders of haemoglobin structure with no current cure for adults.
  • Bone marrow transplantation is curative in select pediatric patients.
  • These disorders are multisystemic, significantly impacting patients' quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the major complications of sickle cell syndromes and their management.
  • To emphasize the protean clinical manifestations and their impact.
  • To briefly mention emerging experimental therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature focusing on four major complication sets: anemia, pain, infections, and organ failure.
  • Inclusion of tables and figures for clarity.
  • Discussion of current management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Anemia and its sequelae require careful management.
  • Acute and chronic pain syndromes are significant challenges.
  • Infections and organ failure represent critical complications.
  • Experimental therapies are under investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Sickle cell syndromes present complex, multisystem challenges requiring lifelong management.
  • Current management focuses on addressing anemia, pain, infections, and organ failure.
  • Further research into novel therapies is essential for improving adult outcomes.

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