WHAT IS SICKLECELL DISEASE?
WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISEASE?
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WHAT IS SICKLECELL DISEASE?
WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISEASE?
An inherited disease of red blood cells
(erythocyctes)
Affects a protein inside the red blood cells called
hemoglobin.
Sickle-shaped red cells interrupt blood flow by
blocking small blood vessels
Tissue that has no blood flow is damaged and
causes pain
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WHAT IS SICKLECELL DISEASE?
WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISEASE?
A person with sickle cell
disease has one different
substance in the way it
makes hemoglogin. This
substance is the amino
acid valine in one spot
where there should be
glutamic acid.
This one change causes
the chemical to form long
strings when it lets loose
of its' oxygen. This
causes the red cell to
become deformed into a
"sickle" shape.
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
The most widelyused blood test for sickle cell disease and
trait is the hemoglobin electrophoresis. A blood sample is
placed in an electric field on filter paper and the different
hemoglobins travel at different speeds to the negative
pole. Click here to see the test for four blood samples:
HbAA -Normal, Hb AS - Trait, Hb SS - Disease, Hb SC
Start
Start
Hb A
Hb A
Hb S
Hb S
Hb C
Hb C
Hb AA
Hb AA HB AS
HB AS HB SS
HB SS Hb SC
Hb SC
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DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
The presence ofsickle hemoglobin can be rapidly
determined by a five minute solubility test (Sickledex).
This test is only helpful by excluding sickle cell disease
when negative in a patient older than six months of age
without severe anemia or a very high fetal hemoglobin
level. It is impossible to separate sickle cell disease from
trait with this test.The test is positive if 10 percent Hb S is
present, making it impossible to separate sickle cell trait
from individuals with disease
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DIAGNOSIS - BLOODSMEAR
DIAGNOSIS - BLOOD SMEAR
Sickle red cells
Sickle red cells
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Normal
disc-Shaped
soft(like a bagof jelly)
easily flow through
small blood vessels
lives for 120 days
Sickle
sickle-Shaped
hard (like a piece of
wood)
often get stuck in small
blood vessels
lives for 20 days or less
NORMAL VS. SICKLE
NORMAL VS. SICKLE
HEMOGLOBIN
HEMOGLOBIN
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NORMAL SHAPE TOSICKLE
NORMAL SHAPE TO SICKLE
Microscope view
Microscope view
of long rods in a
of long rods in a
sickle red blood
sickle red blood
cell
cell
Long rods of
Long rods of
hemoglobin form
hemoglobin form
deforming the
deforming the
red cell
red cell
NORMAL VS. SICKLERED CELLS
NORMAL VS. SICKLE RED CELLS
If no oxygen, then pain
If no oxygen, then pain
and damage occurs
and damage occurs
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SICKLE RED CELLS
SICKLERED CELLS ARE STICKIER
Sticky red cells block blood flow, then
Sticky red cells block blood flow, then
pain and damage occurs
pain and damage occurs
WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION
WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION
HemoglobinS
Hemoglobin S
Sickle Cell Disease is found in
Africans, Turks, Greeks, Saudi
Arabians, Egyptians, Iranians,
Italians, Latin Americans and
Asiatic Indians.
Sickle cell disease is present in one out of four hundred African
Americans in the United States. It is the most common genetic
disease in this country. All new born babies should be tested at birth
for sickle cell disease, so prevention can be started right away. A
simple blood test can be done from the baby's blood.
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TRAIT VS.. DISEASE
TRAITVS.. DISEASE
Sickle cell trait is present in one out of ten African
Americans. About half of the hemoglobin in the red cell is
sickle and the cell will exhibit sickling when under severe
conditions of low oxygenation. Hematuria or blood in the
urine is the most common problem. There are case reports of
people with sickle cell trait having more severe sickle related
problems when placed under severe conditions such as
extreme pressure and low oxygen conditions. Those with trait
should be advised of the risks of extreme physical activity,
severe pressure changes, deep sea diving, and the possibility
of hematuria.
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PEDIGREE
PEDIGREE
A pedigree isa map of the types of hemoglobin in
the family tree. This helps to identify those with
the trait and those with disease. In this pedigree,
both parents have sickle trait, 1 in 4 children will
have Sickle cell disease, one half will have trait
and 1 in4 will have normal hemoglobin
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PEDIGREE
PEDIGREE
AS
AS AS
AS
AA
AA AS
ASAS
AS SS
SS
There are two genes for hemoglobin, one of which is inherited
from each parent. If one normal gene and one
abnormal gene is passed on by each parent, only half of the
hemoglobin produced will be abnormal and the individual
will be a carrier of the abnormal gene. This is commonly
referred to as having the trait of the disease.
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PEDIGREE
PEDIGREE
AS
AS AS
AS
AA
AA AS
ASAS
AS SS
SS
If an individual inherits an abnormal gene from each parent, 80-
100 percent of the abnormal hemoglobin will be manufactured
and the disease will result. There is a 1 in 4 chance of this
happening
COMPLICATIONS FROM SICKLECELL
COMPLICATIONS FROM SICKLE CELL
DISEASE
DISEASE
Sickle cells become trapped and destroyed in the spleen causing
Splenic Sequestion
Shortage of red blood cells or anemia
Pain episodes
Stroke or Brain Damage
Kidney failure
Pneumonia or Chest Syndrome
Increased Infections
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SPLEEN FUNCTION
SPLEEN FUNCTION
Actsa filter against foreign organisms that infect
the bloodstream.
Filters out old red bloods cells from the
bloodstream and recycles them.
Minor role:
Manufactures red blood cells only
toward the end of fetal life and
after birth the function is taken
over by the bone marrow.
Acts as a blood reservoir
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SPLEEN LOCATION
SPLEEN LOCATION
Soft,purplish-red organ that lies under
the diaphragm on the left side of the
abdominal cavity.
The spleen is like a filter inside to
recycle old blood cells and clear
bacteria
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SPLEEN STICK
SPLEEN STICK
Atongue depressor can be used to
measure and track spleen size
Place the tip on the left nipple and make
a mark where the spleen tip is felt
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SPLEEN STICK
SPLEEN STICK
Onone side of the stick write the child’s
name, sickle cell type, and average
hemoglobin level
One the back put dates above the line
where the spleen tip was
1/1/98
1/1/98
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WHAT IS SPLENICSEQUESTION
WHAT IS SPLENIC SEQUESTION
Sudden trapping of blood within the spleen
Usually occurs in infants under 2 years of age
May be associated with fever, pain, and respiratory
symptoms.
Circulatory collapse and death can occur in less
than thirty minutes.
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TREATMENTS FOR SPLENICSEQUESTION
TREATMENTS FOR SPLENIC SEQUESTION
Intravenous fluids
Blood transfusion as necessary
Spleen removal or splenectomy
HAND FOOT SYNDROME- DACTYLITIS
HAND FOOT SYNDROME - DACTYLITIS
Sickle dactylitis is one of
the first complications in
sickle cell syndromes with
the highest incidence
between ages six months
and two years.
The sickle red cells cause
painful swelling of the
hands and feet. This is
treated with fluids and
pain medication. It usually
will go away in a few days
without any problems.
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KIDNEY
KIDNEY
Kidney damage startsvery early
and progresses throughout life
causing complications in many
individuals with sickle syndromes.
The kidneys may not filter
normally, passing protein and/or
excessive amounts of water.
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BONE PAIN
BONE PAIN
Moreprolonged and constant
pain can be seen with bone
infarction, sickle arthritis, and
aseptic necrosis of the femur or
humerus. With chronic pain,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications should be used.
TENS units, relaxation
techniques, occupational and
physical therapy approaches
may be useful in reducing pain
and maintaining a good
lifestyle.
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EYE PROBLEMS
EYE PROBLEMS
Sicklecells can cause
damage to the blood
vessels in the eye,
especially in SC
disease. New weaker
blood vessels may form
and break open and
bleed. Early treatment
with laser therapy can
prevent such bleeds.
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STROKES
STROKES
Strokes are ablockage of blood flow to a part of the brain
caused by the sickle cells. The symptoms include one sided
weakness, numb feelings, seizures, slurred speech or facial
weakness. Treatment is with chronic transfusion to
maintain the Hb S level at less than 30% to prevent
recurrences or even prevent the first stroke.
Present evidence suggests that the need for transfusion may
be life-long and complications such as alloimmunization, iron
overload, and exposure to infectious disease may be common
complications. Bone marrow transplantation may, in the future,
offer these children the best chances for a more normal life.
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ANEMIA - JAUNDICE
ANEMIA- JAUNDICE
Anemia or a low red blood cell count,
is lifelong, starting in the first year of
life. The average red cell life is
reduced from a normal of 120 days
down to an average of 10 to 20 days
in sickle cell anemia. This produces
anemia, a high reticulocyte count,
and a bone marrow factory that is
producing 3 to 4 times more red cells
than normal. Other problems related
to the anemia are yellow eyes or
jaundice (elevated indirect
bilirubin),which later in childhood
and early adult life can cause
gallstones
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ACUTE CHEST SYNDROME
ACUTECHEST SYNDROME
Pneumonias or infections
in the lung, and acute
chest syndrome, caused
by sickling red cells
blocking blood vessels in
the lung, are the most
common complications.
Infections are treated
with antibiotics and
acute chest is treated
with blood transfusions
It’s hard to tell the two
apart so both treatments
are used
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LEG ULCERS
LEG ULCERS
Legulcers are seen in 10 to
15% of older children and
adults with sickle cell
anemia. They may start as
a simple insect bite or cut
that will not heal. They are
likely caused by poor
circulation to the skin.
Treatment includes saline
wet-to-dry dressings, Unna
boots ,and special wound
dressings. Leg elevation
and use of elastic stockings
are very important to
speed healing.