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Fernando, C.H.K.A. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Mendis, S. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Upasena, A.P. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Costa, Y.J. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Williams, H.S.A. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Moratuwagama, D. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-08-08T09:52:49Z |
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dc.date.available |
2018-08-08T09:52:49Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2018 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Journal of Patient Experience. 2018;5(2):153-155 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2374-3743 (Electronic) |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2374-3735 (Print) |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2374-3735 (Linking) |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/18963 |
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dc.description.abstract |
INTRODUCTION: Splenic syndrome is a rare presentation of sickle cell disease. It is important to rule out this possibility when an ethnically vulnerable patient presents with an acute abdominal symptoms in a background of precipitating events. CASE REPORT: A 26-year-old man who developed a severe abdominal pain at high altitude, found to have a tender splenomegaly. However, further inquiry revealed he is from an area where sickle cell disease is prevalent. Screening for sickle cell disease was positive. Radiological investigations confirmed a massive splenic infarction keeping with a diagnosis of splenic syndrome. Patient was managed conservatively. CONCLUSION: Sickle cell trait is considered a benign carrier state. However, rarely they can present with life-threatening conditions. Therefore, a high degree of clinical suspicion is required for early diagnosis of these specific entities to avoid increased morbidity and mortality of these patients. |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
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dc.publisher |
Sage |
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dc.subject |
Splenic Infarction |
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dc.subject |
plenic Infarction-etiology |
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dc.subject |
Sickle Cell Trait |
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dc.subject |
Sickle Cell Trait-complications |
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dc.subject |
Prospective Studies |
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dc.subject |
Retrospective Studies |
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dc.title |
Splenic Syndrome in a young man at high altitude with undetected Sickle Cell Trait |
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dc.type |
Article |
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