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?
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?
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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?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Infarctions
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