Which manifestations of vasoocclusive crisis are associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) in children?
A)Atelectasis and pneumonia
B)Edema of the hands and feet
C)Stasis ulcers of the hands, ankles, and feet
D)Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly

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Symmetric, painful swelling of the hands and feet (hand-foot syndrome) caused by infarction in the small vessels of the extremities is often the initial manifestation of SCD in children. Acute chest syndrome manifests with cough, fever, and lung infiltrates and has a high mortality rate. Splenomegaly occurs in sequestration crises. Stasis ulcers are not a typical finding.

Which Manifestations of Vasoocclusive Crisis Are Associated with Sickle Cell