ICD-11 code : 3A51.2;
Preferred Label : Sickle cell disease with crisis;
ICD-11 definition : Sickle cell crisis occurs when the sickle cells block blood flow, thus decreasing
oxygen delivery to the tissues. This results in intense to severe pain in the extremities,
lower back, abdomen, and chest. A crisis can be brought on by illness, stress, dehydration,
exposure to temperature changes or high altitudes.;
ICD-11 synonym : HbSS with crisis; Hb-SS disease with crisis; sickle-cell anaemia with crisis; sickle-cell disorder with crisis; Hb S disease with mention of crisis; haemoglobin SS disease with crisis; sickle cell crisis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Hb-SS disease with vaso-occlusive pain; Hb-SS disease with crisis;
Origin ID : 55071409;
UMLS CUI : C0238425;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Sickle cell crisis occurs when the sickle cells block blood flow, thus decreasing
oxygen delivery to the tissues. This results in intense to severe pain in the extremities,
lower back, abdomen, and chest. A crisis can be brought on by illness, stress, dehydration,
exposure to temperature changes or high altitudes.