Pathogenesis of chronic hemolysis in drepanocytemia (author's transl)

Frequently chronic hemolysis is not obvious in drepanocytemia and must be looked for with proper technics. Its origin lies chiefly in the corpuscular process of sickling but extra-corpuscular factors must be considered, and among them the role of spleen seems prevailing.

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Published in:	Médecine tropicale Vol. 38; no. 2; p. 151
Main Authors:	Barabe, P, Charles, D
Format:	Magazine Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-03-1978
Subjects:	Anemia, Sickle Cell - blood Chronic Disease Hemolysis Humans Spleen - blood supply Spleen - physiopathology Splenectomy
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Summary:	Frequently chronic hemolysis is not obvious in drepanocytemia and must be looked for with proper technics. Its origin lies chiefly in the corpuscular process of sickling but extra-corpuscular factors must be considered, and among them the role of spleen seems prevailing.
ISSN:	0025-682X