DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i11.027

Pages: 4446-4448

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder in the world, which has a varied clinical manifestations and severity. Vascular thrombosis leading to symmetrical peripheral gangrene is rare complication in patients with SCD. We report a 2year old boy with sickle cell anemia who developed symmetrical peripheral gangrene of four limbs following pneumococcal sepsis. Child was successfully managed with antibiotic and supportive care. The gangrenous part of extremities separated and healing follows gradually.