Splenic complications in pediatric sickle cell disease: A retrospective cohort review.

Alex GeorgeShannon E ConneelyRoss MangumTitilope FasipePhilip J LupoMichael E Scheurer

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2024)

having the most severe complications. Hydroxyurea therapy is associated with increased incidence of ASSC, particularly when initiated before 2 years of age.

Keyphrases

sickle cell disease
risk factors
early onset
drug induced
childhood cancer