Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2015

Autosplenectomyin sickle cell anaemia–A case report

Dr. Uddhav. S. Khaire, Dr. M. V. Sonavani, Dr. Kusum. K. Sikariya, Dr. Mayur. S. Nandwalkar

Abstract :

 A 17 year old femalepatient of sickle cell anaemia since 3 years on ultrasonography revealed autosplenectomy. Patient presented with complaints of bony pain and pain in abdomen. Initial ultrasonography showed obscured spleen but the complaints were persistent hence ultrasonography was repeated which showed no spleen. NCCT A/P was done showing non visualisation of spleen. Hence confirmingautosplenectomy in a case of sickle cell anaemia a rare finding

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Dr.Uddhav.S.Khaire, Dr.M.V.Sonavani, Dr.Kusum.K.Sikariya, Dr.Mayur.S.Nandwalkar Autosplenectomyin Sickle Cell Anaemia-A Case Report Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 7 July 2015

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