Coexisting Sickle Cell Anemia and Sarcoidosis: A Management Conundrum!
Sickle cell disease and Sarcoidosis are conditions that are more common in the African American population. In this report we share an unfortunate patient who had hepatic sarcoidosis but could not receive steroids since that precipitated acute liver failure. We have discussed potential therapy optio...
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Coexisting Sickle Cell Anemia and Sarcoidosis: A Management Conundrum! |
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Coexisting Sickle Cell Anemia and Sarcoidosis: A Management Conundrum! |
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coexisting sickle cell anemia and sarcoidosis: a management conundrum! |
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Sickle cell disease and Sarcoidosis are conditions that are more common in the African American population. In this report we share an unfortunate patient who had hepatic sarcoidosis but could not receive steroids since that precipitated acute liver failure. We have discussed potential therapy options but we need more options that improve mortality. |
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