Sickle cell anemia

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Sickle cell anemia

Tests and diagnosis

  • Cordocentesis Cordocentesis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.
  • Amniocentesis Amniocentesis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal test.
  • Hemoglobin test Hemoglobin test — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this blood test.
  • Genetic testing Genetic testing — Overview covers why genetic testing is done, preparation and results.

Complications

  • Priapism Priapism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this disorder of the penis.

Treatments and drugs

  • Blood transfusion Blood transfusion — Overview covers benefits, risks and what to expect.

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