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

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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Main Authors: 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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell crises
Subgaleal hematoma
Orbital compression syndrome
Head swelling
Pediatric hematologic emergencies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05467-w
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