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Double heterozygous sickling disorders

Sickle-cell disorders

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GuidelinesAnaemia, Sickle CellDescription Vaso-Occlusive Episodes General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral D57.0-3/D57.8 DESCRIPTION Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic, inherited condition resulting in abnormal red blood cells. Homozygous SCD is the commonest and most severe form, characterised by recurrent vaso-occlusive episodes (“sickle crises”) and chronic haemolytic anaemia. Adults develop hyposplenism, predispos