NONHYPOXEMIC SPLENIC INFARCTION IN SICKLE-CELL TRAIT

We present a carrier of the sickle cell trait who developed a serious splenic infarction. An antecedent hypoxaemic event and a blood coagula tion disorder were ruled out, The observation shows that the sickle ce ll trait can represent a risk factor for a life-threatening thrombotic event, even in the absence of a predisposing condition.