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Sickle Cell Disease
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Mind Map on Sickle Cell Disease, created by jessica_garnsey on 13/10/2015.
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Sickle Cell Disease
genetic disorder
autosomal recessive
abnormal hemoglobin
causes chronic hemolytic anemia
Life expectancies mid 40s
better care increases life expectancy
Incidence
1:400-600 blacks
1:1000 Hispanics
also India, Middle East , and Mediterranean individuals
Disease Complications
infarction of lungs, kidneys, spleen, and bones
Painful Leg Ulcers
dactylitis
Priapism
Renal failure
increased risk of infection
pneumococcal
salmonella osteomyelitis
Diagnosis
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