Maternal outcome in pregnancy with sickle cell trait haemoglobinopathie

Hematuria associated with sickle cell trait during pregnancy.

Although sickle cell trait is usually considered a benign condition, it has frequently been associated with hematuria and an increased incidence of pyelonephritis. This case report highlights the complications that can occur with sickle cell trait in a pregnant patient. Pregnancy enhances the susceptibility for renal problems, and pregnant patients who develop complications require close monito...

Study of perinatal outcome in pregnancy with sickle cell disease

Effect of maternal sickle-cell trait on perinatal mortality.

Possession of the sickle-cell trait (Hb AS) by the African mother has been shown to be associated with a significant increase in perinatal mortality when there is anoxic stress. This observation should be taken into consideration in the management of labour of both the indigenous and immigrant mothers at risk. The findings do not influence the proposed explanations for the maintenance of high f...

Sickle cell trait.

Sickle cell trait can pose a grave risk for some athletes. In the past few years, exertional sickling has killed nine athletes, including five college football players in training. Exercise-physiology research shows how and why sickle red cells can accumulate in the bloodstream during intense exercise bouts. Sickle cells can "logjam" blood vessels and lead to collapse from ischemic rhabdomyolys...

Pre-marriage Sickle Cell Screening Program in South Region of Iran, A Pilot Study on 50 Cases of Sickle Trait

Background: Studies have demonstrated that sickle cell trait can be found in an asymptomatic healthy carrier with normal complete blood count (CBC) and red blood cell (RBC) indices. According to Iranian Ministry of Health bulletin instructions, prenuptial Thalassemia Screening Program (TSP) primarily depends on RBC indices which are measured through a routine CBC. Only when these levels are bel...