Sickle Cell Trait and Damage to the Spleen: Get the Facts

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Learn more about SCT and damage to the spleen, a rare complication of SCT.

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: May 15, 2024

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