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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Sickle cell trait (SCT) is generally considered a benign condition with a normal life expectancy.
  • Individuals with SCT typically carry one defective hemoglobin gene and rarely experience health issues.
  • Extreme conditions can trigger red blood cell sickling, leading to complications like hematuria and splenic infarction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of sickle cell trait in India presenting with an unusual vascular territory thrombosis.
  • To investigate the potential association between sickle cell trait and venous thrombosis in the Indian population.
  • To highlight the importance of considering SCT in the differential diagnosis of thrombosis, even in atypical presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient diagnosed with sickle cell trait.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic workup for thrombosis.
  • Review of existing literature on sickle cell trait and thrombosis risks.

Main Results:

  • The patient with sickle cell trait presented with thrombosis in an unusual vascular territory.
  • This case suggests a potential risk of thrombosis associated with sickle cell trait in the Indian population.
  • Existing data on increased venous thrombosis risk in sickle cell trait is primarily from African American populations.

Conclusions:

  • Sickle cell trait may be associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis, even in unusual locations.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the prevalence and specific risks of thrombosis in the Indian population with sickle cell trait.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering sickle cell trait in patients presenting with unexplained thrombosis.