Which of the following condition can result in dactylitis?: (A) Hemophilia, (B) Von Willebrand disease 1, (C) Thalassemia, (D) Sickle cell anemia
Answer is D. - Dactylitis is often first manifestation of pain in infants & young children with sickle cell anemia - Occurs in 50% of children with sickle cell disease by their 2nd year of life - Dactylitis often manifests with symmetric or unilateral swelling of the hands and/or feet.