Microfoci of avascular necrosis in sickle cell anemia: pathophysiology of the dot dash pattern.
Title
Microfoci of avascular necrosis in sickle cell anemia: pathophysiology of the dot dash pattern.
Creator
Rothschild B M; Sebes J I; Hershkovitz I
Publisher
Clinical and experimental rheumatology
Date
1997
1997-12
Description
OBJECTIVE: Definition of the nature of calcaneal "erosions" in sickle cell anemia. METHODS: Skeletons of individuals demonstrated to have had sickle cell anemia were examined for the presence of calcaneal surface discontinuity. RESULTS: Calcaneal and articular surface osseous microinfarction were identified macroscopically and confirmed radiologically by CT. CONCLUSIONS: This appears to be the first macroscopic identification of calcaneal and articular surface osseous microinfarction in sickle cell anemia and explains the osseous pathology that appears so unique to sickle cell anemia.
Subject
Humans; Male; Child; Necrosis; Tomography; Bone Diseases/diagnostic imaging/etiology/*pathology; Calcaneus/*blood supply/diagnostic imaging/*pathology; Infarction/etiology/*pathology; X-Ray Computed; Anemia; Sickle Cell/complications/*pathology
Rights
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Pages
663–666
Issue
6
Volume
15
Citation
Rothschild B M; Sebes J I; Hershkovitz I, “Microfoci of avascular necrosis in sickle cell anemia: pathophysiology of the dot dash pattern.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed February 7, 2025, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/5597.