Thrombotic microangiopathy in patients with sickle cell disease.

Gabriella Biasi Carrasco Patricia Belintani Blum Josefina Aparecida Pellegrini Braga

Published in: Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo (2024)

TMA is a serious, life-threatening disease, characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and organ damage. The association of SCD and TMA is difficult to diagnose, since they can share a similar clinical presentation. Recognizing this association and promptly instituting treatment may impact the survival of these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
combination therapy
smoking cessation