8 Questions
Which type of crisis is characterized by hemolytic, aplastic, infectious, vaso-occlusive, and sequestration crises?
Vaso-occlusive crisis
What is the common cause of aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
Parvovirus
Which complication is common in sickle cell disease and often presents with leg ulcers?
Renal failure
Which age group is likely to present with pallor, jaundice, and no spleen during a crisis?
Older children
Which condition is characterized by irreversible sickled cells being hemolyzed in the spleen, leading to splenomegaly in children?
Sequestration crisis
Which complication of sickle cell disease is often associated with Salmonella Osteomyelitis?
Infections Crisis
What is the clinical presentation in older children during a crisis in sickle cell disease?
Pallor, jaundice, and no spleen
Which type of crisis in sickle cell disease is characterized by tissue infarcts and pain due to microvascular occlusion?
Vaso-occlusive crisis
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.
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