Hematology and Oncology Book

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Hand Foot Syndrome

Aka: Hand Foot Syndrome
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  1. See Also
    1. Sickle Cell Anemia
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Occurs in Sickle Cell Anemia with vaso-Occlusion
    2. Caused by infarction of Bone Marrow
      1. Metacarpal or Metatarsal Bones and phalanges
  3. Symptoms
    1. Painful Swelling of either the hand or foot
  4. Differential Diagnosis
    1. Osteomyelitis (Salmonella)
  5. Course
    1. Resolves spontaneously within 1 week

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