# Unilateral Facial Swelling in a Sickle Cell Patient

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare condition called acute soft head syndrome in a sickle cell patient, highlighting its diagnosis and management.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a case of ASHS in a sickle cell patient without trauma, raising awareness for this rare complication.

## Key findings

- Acute soft head syndrome was diagnosed in an 18-year-old sickle cell patient without traumatic injury.
- The case emphasizes the importance of considering ASHS in sickle cell disease management.

## Abstract

Acute soft head syndrome (ASHS) is a rare complication of sickle cell disease that often requires a high index of suspicion and is often a diagnosis of exclusion. We present the case of an 18-year-old male with sickle cell disease in the United States who developed acute soft head syndrome without known traumatic injury. The goal of this case presentation is to provide awareness and education regarding a rare complication of sickle cell disease and recommended management for the associated symptoms.