Acute soft head syndrome in sickle cell disease: A rare and under-recognized complication with diagnostic challenges

Acute Soft Head Syndrome (ASHS) is an exceptionally rare complication of sickle cell disease (SCD), characterized by scalp pain and swelling secondary to subgaleal hematoma formation. Distinguishing its nonspecific clinical features, which often mimic other SCD-related complications, poses a signifi...

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Main Authors: Muhiddin Dervis, MD., Adil Omer, MD, Christopher Karakasis, MD, David Mihal, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325000305