Clonal Hematopoiesis and the Risk of Hematologic Malignancies after Curative Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with severe morbidity and early mortality. Two large population studies found an increased risk for leukemia in individuals with SCD. Notably, while the relative risk of leukemia development is high, the absolute risk is low in individuals with SCD who do not...

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Main Authors: Lukasz P. Gondek, Vivien A. Sheehan, Courtney D. Fitzhugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/11/3160