Splenic sequestration

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects spleen
gptkbp:associatedWith sickle cell disease
gptkbp:canBeLifeThreatening true
gptkbp:cause gptkb:anemia
splenomegaly
hypovolemia
gptkbp:commonIn children
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
blood tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Splenic sequestration
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:sickle_cell_anemia
gptkbp:symptom abdominal pain
lethargy
tachycardia
pallor
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:splenectomy
blood transfusion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sickle_Cells
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8