A 6 month old child with sickle cell anemia has a chronically enlarged spleen. By 5 years of age, the child’s spleen is no longer palpable. The decrease in size is most likely related to which of the following?

Name: A 6 month old child with sickle cell anemia has a chronically enlarged spleen. By 5 years of age, the child’s spleen is no longer palpable. The decrease in size is most likely related to which of the following?
Published: 2024-04-15T12:45:49+05:30
Keywords: Pediatrics