Summary: Paediatrics

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  • 1.1.1 Systemic diseases (Part 1)

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  • What happens to sickled cells in the venular side of microcirculation?

    • Trapped in slow-flowing venular side
    • Adhesion to endothelium
    • Form heterocellular aggregate
  • What are the consequences of sickled cell aggregation?

    • Local hypoxia
    • Increased HbS polymerization
    • Occlusion spread to vasculature
  • What are the hallmarks of the disease mentioned?

    • Anemia and vasculopathy
    • Symptoms within 6 months
  • What triggers dactylitis in early years?

    • Infection
    • Dehydration
    • Extreme temperatures
    • Hypoxia
    • Physical/emotional stress
    • Menstruation
  • What characterizes bone pain in early years?

    • Excruciating
    • Symmetric
    • Present in multiple locations
    • Lasts minutes to days
  • What causes a splenic sequestration crisis?

    • Large number of RBCs trapped in spleen
    • Induces severe anemia, thrombocytopenia, reticulocytosis
  • What is the highest incidence age for Hand Foot Syndrome?

    - 6 months to 2 years
  • What does treatment for Hand Foot Syndrome involve?

    • Fluids
    • Pain medication
  • Which of the following is a systemic manifestation?

    1. Cardiovascular problems
    2. Osteomyelitis
    3. Osteoporosis
    4. Growth disturbances
    5. Osteonecrosis
    6. Acute chest syndrome
    7. Cerebrovascular accidents
    8. Chronic renal failure
    9. Priapism
  • What may the mucous membranes show in oral and dental manifestations of SCD?

    • Mucous membranes may show
    • Jaundice, glossitis, delayed tooth eruption
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