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ORPHA:232

Sickle cell anemia

Also called Homozygous hemoglobin S, Homozygous sickle cell anemia SS

Body system
Bone diseases
Inheritance pattern
Autosomal recessive
Typical age of onset
All ages
Estimated prevalence
1-5 / 10 000 (France)
Rarity class
1-5 / 10 000

ORPHA:232 is classified under "Bone diseases" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Recurrent infections
  • Pain
  • Retinopathy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Jaundice