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Case report reveals diffuse kidney damage in Sickle Cell Trait, suggesting vigilance against severe kidney issues.
Although SCT has long been considered a benign condition, growing evidence suggests that vaso-occlusive manifestations can occur, especially in the context of physiological stressors. This is the first described case of diffuse RCN affecting the native kidneys of a patient with SCT without an identifiable stressor, highlighting the need for vigilance in managing SCT and its potential severe kidney manifestations.
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