Avascular Necrosis

Also written as AVN.

Complications: vaso-occlusive crisis, splenic sequestration, stroke, avascular necrosis, autosplenectomy

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Complications: vaso-occlusive crisis, splenic sequestration, stroke, avascular necrosis, autosplenectomy (Pathology Practical Revision Guide)
A fracture of the femoral neck can disrupt this retrograde blood supply and cause avascular necrosis of the femoral head (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
Clinical relevance: risk of avascular necrosis after a fracture of the neck of femur (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
Complications: vaso-occlusive crisis, sequestration crisis, aplastic crisis (parvovirus B19), autosplenectomy, stroke, avascular necrosis (Renal, Liver, Cardiac & Adrenal Function Tests for Year 3)