SPLENIC INFARCTION: an intriguing and important cause of pain abdomen in high altitude

摘要

Background: Patients with Sickle cell trait (SCT) are usually asymptomatic. They are usuallyunaware of their condition unless they have a family history. There are specific situations, where thesepeople suffer from the effects of sickle cell trait. Splenic syndrome at high altitude is one of thespecific problems. It is usually seen after a patient with SCT has been inducted to high altitude like incase of mountaineers and military personnel deployed in high altitude warfare. Pain abdomen due tosplenic infarction in individuals with SCT is one of the manifestations. These patients, if diagnosed intime, they can be spared from unnecessary surgical interventions. We present herewith our experienceof splenic infarction due to SCT in high altitude and their management.