A Case Report of Hyperhemolytic Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease, with a Special Focus on Avoiding the Use of Transfusions
In patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), transfusions pose risks like delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) and hyperhemolytic syndrome (HHS). We present the case of a 61-year-old Nigerian male patient with SCD, developing hyperhemolytic syndrome (HHS) post-orthopedic surgery due to alloi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Thalassemia Reports |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4365/14/1/3 |