Sickle cell trait: not as benign as once thought
We describe a case of renal papillary necrosis in a middle-aged female with sickle cell trait who presented with gross hematuria. We wish to highlight this case for several reasons. Sickle cell trait is often viewed as a benign condition despite the fact that it is associated with significant morbid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/25418/pdf_1 |