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Fat Embolization Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report
Narjis AlQassab1, Sara S Radhi1, Fatema A Alnashaba1
1Accident and Emergency, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Muharaq, BHR.
Cureus
|March 19, 2026
Summary
Fat embolization syndrome (FES) is a rare complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). Early recognition of FES in SCD patients with respiratory or neurological decline is crucial for timely treatment and improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent hereditary blood disorder in Bahrain.
- Fat embolization syndrome (FES) is a rare, life-threatening complication of SCD, often stemming from ischemic bone marrow.
- Diagnosing FES in SCD is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and overlap with other SCD complications.
Keywords:
acute chest syndrome (acs)cerebral fat embolismexchange transfusionfat embolization syndromeintensive care unitsickle cell diseasestarfield patternMore Related Videos
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