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Anemia is a characteristic feature of SCD in steady state. It is generally well tolerated and does not require treatment. If the hemoglobin level drops below steady state, there may be significant clinical consquences. In this chapter we discuss the investigation and management of acute and chronic anemia in SCD. Some of the conditions (e.g. acute sequestration syndromes, renal anemia and hemolytic transfusion reactions) are covered in more detail elsewhere in the book.
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Howard, J., Telfer, P. (2015). Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease. In: Sickle Cell Disease in Clinical Practice. In Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2473-3_14
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