Clinical Medicine Insights: Blood Disorders (Feb 2017)

Coexisting Sickle Cell Anemia and Sarcoidosis: A Management Conundrum!

  • FNU Nutan MD,
  • Nagesh S Gollahalli MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1179545X16685314
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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Sickle cell disease and Sarcoidosis are conditions that are more common in the African American population. In this report we share an unfortunate patient who had hepatic sarcoidosis but could not receive steroids since that precipitated acute liver failure. We have discussed potential therapy options but we need more options that improve mortality.