Sickle cell disease

ICD-10 Code D57
Category Hematologic

Sickle cell disease

Definition

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Also known as Haemoglobin S disease without crisis, Hb-S/Hb-C disease, sickle cell anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis, sickling disorder due to Haemoglobin S, sickling disorder due to Hemoglobin S — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Exagamglogene Autotemcel may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)