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Unilateral Facial Swelling in a Sickle Cell Patient

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute soft head syndrome (ASHS) is a rare complication of sickle cell disease that often requires a high index of suspicion and is often a diagnosis of exclusion. We present the case of an 18-year-old male with sickle cell disease in the United States who developed acute soft head syndrome without known traumatic injury. The goal of this case presentation is to provide awareness and education regarding a rare complication of sickle cell disease and recommended management for the associated symptoms.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66693

Authors: Rohan Akhouri, Ali Fowler, Colton T Schwarz, Lina Patel

Institution: Children's Mercy Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401512987