See Also: ligamentum longitudinale anterius(medicine)
ligamentum longitudinale(medicine)
ligamentum longitudinale posterius(medicine)
ligamentum talofibulare anterius(medicine)
ligamentum sacrococcygeum anterius(medicine)
ligamentum meniscofemorale anterius(medicine)
ligamentum mallei anterius(medicine)
ligamentum talotibiale anterius(medicine)
ligamentum sternoclaviculare anterius(medicine)
ligamentum tibiofibulare anterius(medicine)

haemoglobin SC disease (medicine) and ligamentum longitudinale anterius (medicine)


haemoglobin SC disease (medicine)


haemoglobin SC disease
<disease, haematology> A rare genetic disease of the haemoglobin.

Consists of two abnormal haemoglobins: s and C. Estimated prevalence to be 0.04 to 0.13% in the African American population. Patients are anemic due to the premature breakdown of the blood cells in the spleen.

Produces a sickle cell-like syndrome. Jaundice may be seen in some patients. Complications include thromboembolic disease, renal papillary necrosis, aseptic necrosis of the femoral (and humeral) head, increased rates of early spontaneous abortion (in pregnant women with SC disease) and proliferative retinopathy.

There is no specific treatment Other than supportive care.


ligamentum longitudinale anterius (medicine)


ligamentum longitudinale anterius -->
anterior longitudinal ligament
<anatomy> The wide fibrous band interconnecting the anterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies.

Synonym: lacertus medius, ligamentum longitudinale anterius.