Acute Chest Syndrome

Respiratory syndrome characterized by the appearance of a new pulmonary infiltrate on chest x-ray, accompanied by symptoms of fever, cough, chest pain, tachypnea, or DYSPNEA, often seen in patients with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA. Multiple factors (e.g., infection, and pulmonary FAT EMBOLISM) may contribute to the development of the syndrome.

Also Known As:

Acute Chest Syndromes; Syndrome, Acute Chest; Syndromes, Acute Chest

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Acute Chest Syndrome: 416
- Respiration Disorders: 18
  - Acute Chest Syndrome: 416
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: 6
- Hematologic Diseases: 3366
  - Anemia: 38331
    - Hemolytic Anemia: 6695
      - Congenital Hemolytic Anemia: 288
        Sickle Cell Anemia: 9866
        Acute Chest Syndrome: 416
  - Hemoglobinopathies: 2001
    - Sickle Cell Anemia: 9866
      - Acute Chest Syndrome: 416
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Inborn Genetic Diseases: 11939
  - Hemoglobinopathies: 2001
    - Sickle Cell Anemia: 9866
      - Acute Chest Syndrome: 416
  - Congenital Hemolytic Anemia: 288
    - Sickle Cell Anemia: 9866
      - Acute Chest Syndrome: 416

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