Acute soft head syndrome and orbital compression syndrome in a child with sickle cell disease: a case report

Abstract Background Sickle cell disease affects 7.7 million people worldwide, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, due to migration trends, patients with sickle cell disease are increasingly found in the Western world. As such, knowing rare complications of sickle cell disease, such as acute soft...

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Principais autores:	David Mukunya, Catherine Nabaggala, Oguttu Faith, Annet Nakirulu, Rebecca Claire Lusobya, Patience Atuhaire, Lyness Bitira, Doris Nduhukire, Robert Kitenge, Dorah Nakayiwa, Ruth Namazzi, Deogratias Munube
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	BMC 2025-08-01
Series:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Assuntos:	Sickle cell disease Sickle cell crises Subgaleal hematoma Orbital compression syndrome Head swelling Pediatric hematologic emergencies
Acceso en liña:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05467-w
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