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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shyam Patel [2]

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

CT scan showing autosplenectomy source:Case courtesy of Dr Gagandeep Singh, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 7731

CT scan showing autosplenectomy source:Case courtesy of Dr Gagandeep Singh, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 7731