Seeing haemoglobin SC: Challenging the misperceptions.

Catherine I Segbefia Lori Luchtman-Jones

Published in: British journal of haematology (2024)

Historically understudied and regarded as a mild type of sickle cell disease, HbSC can be associated with significant, progressive complications. Prospective studies are urgently needed to address treatment gaps for HbSC disease. Commentary on: Nelson et al. The clinical spectrum of HbSC sickle cell disease-not a benign condition. Br J Haematol 2024 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.19523.

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sickle cell disease
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