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Which type of crisis is characterized by hemolytic, aplastic, infectious, vaso-occlusive, and sequestration crises?
Which type of crisis is characterized by hemolytic, aplastic, infectious, vaso-occlusive, and sequestration crises?
What is the common cause of aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
What is the common cause of aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
Which complication is common in sickle cell disease and often presents with leg ulcers?
Which complication is common in sickle cell disease and often presents with leg ulcers?
Which age group is likely to present with pallor, jaundice, and no spleen during a crisis?
Which age group is likely to present with pallor, jaundice, and no spleen during a crisis?
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Which condition is characterized by irreversible sickled cells being hemolyzed in the spleen, leading to splenomegaly in children?
Which condition is characterized by irreversible sickled cells being hemolyzed in the spleen, leading to splenomegaly in children?
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Which complication of sickle cell disease is often associated with Salmonella Osteomyelitis?
Which complication of sickle cell disease is often associated with Salmonella Osteomyelitis?
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What is the clinical presentation in older children during a crisis in sickle cell disease?
What is the clinical presentation in older children during a crisis in sickle cell disease?
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Which type of crisis in sickle cell disease is characterized by tissue infarcts and pain due to microvascular occlusion?
Which type of crisis in sickle cell disease is characterized by tissue infarcts and pain due to microvascular occlusion?
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Study Notes
Sickle Cell Disease Crises
- Sickle cell disease is characterized by five types of crises: hemolytic, aplastic, infectious, vaso-occlusive, and sequestration crises.
Aplastic Crisis
- The common cause of aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease is parvovirus B19 infection.
Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
- Leg ulcers are a common complication of sickle cell disease, often presenting with other symptoms.
Age-Related Presentation
- Children under the age of 5 years are likely to present with pallor, jaundice, and no spleen during a crisis.
Splenomegaly
- Autosplenectomy, a condition characterized by irreversible sickled cells being hemolyzed in the spleen, leads to splenomegaly in children.
Osteomyelitis
- Salmonella Osteomyelitis is a complication of sickle cell disease, often associated with the disease.
Clinical Presentation
- Older children during a crisis in sickle cell disease often present with pallor, jaundice, and pain due to tissue infarcts.
Vaso-occlusive Crisis
- Vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease is characterized by tissue infarcts and pain due to microvascular occlusion.
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Test your knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease with this quiz. Explore the clinical presentations, complications, and age-specific manifestations of the condition. Familiarize yourself with the key symptoms such as splenomegaly, pallor, jaundice, and more.
