3A51.2
Sickle cell disease with crisis
Doença falciforme com crise
CategoryDefinition
Sickle cell crisis occurs when the sickle cells block blood flow, thus decreasing oxygen delivery to the tissues. This results in intense to severe pain in the extremities, lower back, abdomen, and chest. A crisis can be brought on by illness, stress, dehydration, exposure to temperature changes or high altitudes.
Inclusions
- Hb-SS disease with crisis
Index Terms
Sickle cell disease with crisisHb-SS disease with crisissickle cell crisissickle-cell disorder with crisissickle-cell anaemia with crisisHbSS with crisisHb S disease with mention of crisishaemoglobin SS disease with crisisHb-SS disease with vaso-occlusive painvaso-occlusive crisisSickle cell disease with crisis with acute chest syndromeHbSS with crisis with acute chest syndromeSickle cell disease with crisis with splenic sequestrationHbSS with crisis with splenic sequestrationSickle cell disease with crisis with feverHbSS with crisis with fever