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Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, Vol 22, Issue 4, 226-228
Copyright © 1992 by Association of Clinical Scientists

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Munchausen sickle cell painful crisis

SK Ballas

A 22-year-old female with factitious sickle cell anemia and recurrent painful crises is described. Because she had sickle cell trait and iron deficiency anemia, she could successfully feign the symptoms of homozygous sickle cell anemia. The identification of this syndrome in patients with genetic disorders is presented.




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