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Shruti H Mandviya1, Snehlata Hingway2, Mayur Wanjari3
1Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Allied Health Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus
|April 29, 2024
Summary
This case report highlights a rare instance of sickle cell disease (SCD) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) coexisting in one patient. Comprehensive diagnostics and tailored multidisciplinary care were crucial for managing these overlapping hematological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin.
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
- Co-occurrence of SCD and AML is exceptionally rare, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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