Abstract
Concomitant hereditary spherocytosis and sickle cell trait, although extremely rare, could potentially lead to splenic sequestration or infarction. We report here the first case of splenic infarction in a child with hereditary spherocytosis and sickle cell trait while flying on a commercial aircraft. The presence of hypoxia, hemoconcentrated erythrocytes, and sickle hemoglobin created the perfect environment for clinical sequelae.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2129-2131 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2007 |
Keywords
- Anemia
- Pediatric
- Red blood cell
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health