First Report of Compartment Syndrome and Myonecrosis in a Patient with
Hemoglobin SC Disease
Abstract
Myonecrosis and compartment syndrome are rarely seen in sickle cell
disease (SCD). Myonecrosis and compartment syndrome have not been
previously reported in HbSC. This case report presents the first case of
an HbSC patient presenting to emergency department (ED) with bilateral
leg pain and swelling.