# Splenic Sequestration Induced by Parvovirus B19: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare splenic sequestration crisis in an adult with sickle cell disease caused by Parvovirus B19.

## Contribution

The report highlights an unusual case involving Parvovirus B19 and retrocardiac pneumonia in an adult with sickle cell disease.

## Key findings

- The patient experienced a splenic sequestration crisis linked to Parvovirus B19 infection.
- The case involved an adult, which is uncommon for this condition.
- Retrocardiac pneumonia was a concurrent complication in this case.

## Abstract

Splenic sequestration crisis is a life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease (SCD), characterized by a sudden and huge accumulation of blood in the spleen, leading to rapid enlargement and may lead to organ failure. This case report discusses an unusual case of a splenic sequestration crisis in an adult with SCD. The patient's age, Parvovirus B19 infection, and concurrent retrocardiac pneumonia are all things that differentiate this case from our usual presentation. We will be discussing the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management.