Most frequent complications and comorbidities in sickle cell anemia

Authors

  • Gilberto Soler Noda Instituto de Hematología e Inmunología

Keywords:

anemia drepanocitica, complicaciones en la anemia drepanocítica, comorbilidades en la anemia drepanocítica

Abstract

Introduction: Sickle cell anemia is a systemic pleiotropic disease. Almost all organs are affected with his condition.  The forms of presentation of this disease vary.

Objective: To describe the main characteristics of the most frequent complications and comorbidities in sickle cell anemia.

Method: A literature review of articles published in the last 10 years on the most frequent complications and comorbidities in sickle cell anemia was carried out. Conclusion: The knowledge and differentiation of complications and comorbidities in sickle cell anemia allows the administration of appropriate therapies.

 

Keywords: sickle cell anemia; complications; comorbidities.

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Author Biography

Gilberto Soler Noda, Instituto de Hematología e Inmunología

Lic. Tecnología de la Salud, esp. Medicina Transfusional. MSc. Bioquímica mención Inmunología. Profesor e Investigador Auxiliar. Instituto de Hematología e inmunología

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Published

2021-01-14

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Soler Noda G. Most frequent complications and comorbidities in sickle cell anemia. Rev Cubana Med [Internet]. 2021 Jan. 14 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];60(3). Available from: https://revmedicina.sld.cu/index.php/med/article/view/1641

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 3 (2021): julio-septiembre

Section

Review articles

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