Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia
2008
An 18-year-old woman with sickle cell anemia presents with recurrent painful crises, and treatment with hydroxyurea is recommended. Hydroxyurea causes a shift toward the production of red cells containing fetal hemoglobin. A possible increase in the risk of acute leukemia due to hydroxyurea therapy remains the subject of debate.
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