Severe vaso-occlusive episodes associated with use of systemic corticosteroids in patients with sickle cell disease

Deepika S. Darbari; Oswaldo Castro; James G. Taylor VI; Ross Fasano; Jeffrey Rehm; Victor R. Gordeuk; Caterina P. Minniti

doi:10.1016/S0027-9684(15)31410-3

Severe vaso-occlusive episodes associated with use of systemic corticosteroids in patients with sickle cell disease

Deepika S. Darbari, Oswaldo Castro, James G. Taylor VI, Ross Fasano, Jeffrey Rehm, Victor R. Gordeuk, Caterina P. Minniti

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Abstract

Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are occasionally prescribed systemic corticosteroids to treat steroid-responsive conditions. Additionally, use of systemic corticosteroids for sickle cell pain episodes and acute chest syndrome is under investigation. We report 4 patients with SCD who developed severe vaso-occlusive events following the administration of systemic steroids. We also review similar cases from the literature and suggest measures for reducing the potential risk associated with use of systemic corticosteroids in this group of patients. We conclude that corticosteroids should be used with caution in patients with SCD.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	948-951
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of the National Medical Association
Volume	100
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0027-9684(15)31410-3
State	Published - Aug 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adverse events
Bone
Corticosteroids
Sickle cell anemia
Vaso-occlusion

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General Medicine

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Severe vaso-occlusive episodes associated with use of systemic corticosteroids in patients with sickle cell disease

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