Clinical difference between identical twins with sickle cell anemia

• Main Authors: Marilia R. Laurentino (Author), Tarcisio Paulo Almeida Filho (Author), Pedro A. Maia Filho (Author), Francisco O. F. Nascimento (Author), Adlene F. Advincula (Author), Clarissa Maria G. Machado (Author), Romelia P G. Lemes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic disease that causes important clinical manifestations due to chronic hemolysis and vascular occlusion. The aim of this study was to report a rare case of monozygotic twins diagnosed with SCA, presenting a different clinical characteristic. An interview...