Acute chest syndrome following adenotonsillectomy in a pediatric patient with Hemoglobin SC disease

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Ann W Plum, Anthony J Mortelliti

Abstract

Hemoglobinopathies involving Hemoglobin S, like Hemoglobin SC disease, are characterized by anemia and vaso-occlusive crises. Vaso-occlusive crises can range in severity from localized pain to acute chest syndrome and myocardial infarction. These crises are usually brought on by stressors that induce hypothermia, hypoxia or acidosis, such as surgery [1]. Here we report a case of acute chest syndrome in a child with Hemoglobin SC disease following adenotonsillectomy and review of the literature regarding acute chest syndrome following adenotonsillectomy.

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