Pattern and Severity of Vaso Occlusive Crisis in Paediatric Sickle Cell Anaemia Patient

Abstract

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) remains an inherited disease of public health significance in sub-Saharan Africa with Nigeria accounting for the significant burden of the disease globally. Acute painful crisis/event remains the hallmark of the disease with significant impact on physical and psychosocial wellbeing of both the children and the parents/caregivers despite advancement in care. The pattern and severity of acute painful event/VOC among children living with sickle cell anaemia were evaluated with a view to understand the manifestations of SCA in this group of patients.