Splenic sequestration crisis
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Splenic sequestration crisis
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Splenic sequestration crisis is a life-threatening illness common in pediatric patients with homozygous sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. Up to 30% of these children may develop splenic sequestration crisis with a mortality rate of up to 15%. This crisis occurs when splenic vaso-occlusion causes a large percentage of total blood volume to become trapped within the spleen. Clinical signs include severe, rapid drop in hemoglobin leading to hypovolemic shock and death. Pediatric patients wi
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splenic_sequestration_crisis
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2023-11-06T06:39:12Z
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