Artrite e osteomielite in età pediatrica: un esordio insidioso di drepanocitosi?

Medico e Bambino - Pagine Elettroniche 2026 Open access

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Authors: Francesca Di Marcoberardino, Vittoria Camelli, Emanuele Filice, Giacomo Stera, Mattia De Agostini, Elena Mengozzi, Luca Guerra, Chiara Ghizzi
DOI: 10.53126/mebxxixf043
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Abstract

This report describes the case of a 13-month-old boy presenting with fever, pain and functional limitation of the right elbow. Initial findings suggested septic arthritis and led to empirical antibiotic treatment. Subsequent diagnostic evaluation, which included haemoglobin electrophoresis, showed sickle cell disease (HbS 61%). Therefore, the differential diagnosis between infectious complications (osteomyelitis/septic arthritis) and bone marrow infarction due to vaso-occlusive crises resulted complex. The case emphasises the clinical challenge of managing osteoarticular symptoms in paediatric patients with sickle cell disease and the need for a high index of suspicion based on their countries of origin.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Malaria Research and Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Medico e Bambino - Pagine Elettroniche
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
43–44
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN