Bone marrow necrosis and fat embolism: an autopsy report of a severe complication of hemoglobin SC disease

Bone marrow necrosis and fat embolism: an autopsy report of a severe complication of hemoglobin SC disease

Sickle Cell Disease encompasses a group of disorders related with the hemoglobin S and other hemoglobin genotypes. The clinical manifestation and the severity of symptoms are dependent on the specific genotype. In this setting, homozygous genotype (HbSS) presents an early onset of symptoms and a low...

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Main Authors: Fernando Peixoto Ferraz de Campos, Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira, Aloisio Felipe-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2014-06-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Anemia
Sickle Cell
Hemoglobin SC Disease
Embolism
Fat
Multiple Organ Failure
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/82530

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