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Saudi Medical Journal. 2010; 31 (7): 826-828
de Anglais
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| ID: emr-98734
RÉSUMÉ
Multi-organ failure syndrome [MOFS] is a rare life threatening complication of sickle cell disease. It is precipitated by severe vaso-occlusive episodes. We report a Saudi boy with sickle cell anemia, who developed acute MOFS following anaphylaxis to ceftriaxone administration. He had a dramatic recovery after red blood cell exchange transfusion and peritoneal dialysis