Sickle Cell Disorder: Unraveling the Diverse Clinical Presentations
Abstract: This study investigates the clinical presentations of sickle cell disorders (SCD) among patients admitted to the General Medicine department at Mallareddy Institute of Medical Sciences. The research encompasses a cross - sectional hospital - based study involving ten patients, aged 15 to 49, diagnosed with sickle cell disease (SCD) through hemoglobin electrophoresis. The study reveals diverse clinical manifestations, with 70% of patients being male and 50% aged between 21 - 30 years. Among the participants, 80% were homozygous (HbSS) while 20% were heterozygous for SCD. The hemoglobin levels varied, with 33% having Hb
Keywords: sickle cell disorder, hemoglobinopathies, clinical features, anemia, patient study
How to Cite?: Dr. Y Veda Parimala, Dr. D Ravi Teja, "Sickle Cell Disorder: Unraveling the Diverse Clinical Presentations", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 305-307, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24701004321, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24701004321