Abstract
The Cooperative Study of Sickle Cell Disease (CSSCD) reported that dactylitis, severe anemia, and leukocytosis in very young children with SCD increased the risk of later adverse outcomes, including death, stroke, recurrent acute chest syndrome (ACS), and frequent pain (
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2000
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Blood
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2006, The American Society of Hematology
2006
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