2023
DOI: 10.1159/000534865
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Sickle Cell Disease and CKD: An Update

Rima S. Zahr,
Santosh L. Saraf

Abstract: Background: Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. and 25 million people worldwide. Vaso-occlusion and chronic hemolysis lead to dysfunction to vital organ systems, with the kidneys being among the most commonly affected organs. Summary: Early renal manifestations include medullary ischemia with loss of urine concentrating ability and hyperfiltration. This can be followed by progressive damage characterized by persistent albuminuria a… Show more

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