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Cross-sectional study finds high rates of elevated iron stores in children with steady-state sickle cell disease, suggesting regular monitoring after multiple blood transfusions.
The magnitude of elevated iron stores was high among children with SCD in steady-state. Red cell indices could provide invaluable information regarding the risk of elevated iron stores. SCD children who have a history of chronic hemotransfusion or had received at least three hemotransfusions in a year should be monitored for elevated iron stores.
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