Pica in children with sickle cell disease: two case reports.
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at greater risk for developing pica compared to other children. This comorbidity can result in harmful medical and nutritional, and neurodevelopmental consequences. This article will describe the medical, nutritional, and psychosocial functioning in two children with SCD and pica in order to illustrate the potential complications and correlates of this co-morbidity. In addition, the clinical implications of pica in children with SCD will be discussed.
California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, Alhambra, CA, USA. eocallaghan@alliant.edu
Erin T
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O'Callaghan
Jeffrey I
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Gold
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010842:Pica / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index