Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Sickle cell disease can cause _____ that involves splenic vaso-occlusion and pooling of large amounts of blood in the spleen

Sickle cell trait presents _____, unless in severe conditions

One consequence of autosplenectomy in sickle cell disease is increased risk of infection with _____ organisms

What is the most common acute complication/event in sickle cell disease? _____

Sickle cell disease can present as _____ in the male sex organ

What are the major causes of acute severe anaemia in sickle cell disease? _____: ↓ reticulocyte count + no splenomegaly Splenic sequestration (Vaso-occlusion): ↑ reticulocyte count + splenomegaly

What is the most common cause of paediatric stroke? _____

_____ is considered in severe vaso-occlusive crisis/events, e.g. acute chest syndrome or stroke

Hint: Management

Vaso-occlusive crisis is also known as _____ crisis

List of the acute complications/crisis in sickle cell disease: _____