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There are no CT scan findings associated with sickle cell disease. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of sickle cell disease, which include: | There are no CT scan findings associated with sickle cell disease. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of sickle cell disease, which include: | ||
*Rule out [[infarction]] or [[hemorrhage]] for patients who present with neurological deficits or altered mental status | *Rule out [[infarction]] or [[hemorrhage]] for patients who present with neurological deficits or altered mental status | ||
[[File:Sickle-cell-disease-6.jpg|400px|thumb|left|CT scan showing autosplenectomy [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/sickle-cell-disease-6 source:Case courtesy of Dr Gagandeep Singh, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 7731]]] | |||
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[[File:Sickle-cell-disease-6(1).jpg|400px|thumb|left|CT scan showing autosplenectomy [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/sickle-cell-disease-6 source:Case courtesy of Dr Gagandeep Singh, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 7731]]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
A CT scan may be indicated to assess for signs of ischemia or thrombosis in particular organs or tissues.
CT
There are no CT scan findings associated with sickle cell disease. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of sickle cell disease, which include:
- Rule out infarction or hemorrhage for patients who present with neurological deficits or altered mental status