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Is there any permanent cure for sickle cell disorder in a child?
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Yes: A bone marrow transplant will cure sickle cell disease. However, bmt is a very complex and potentially dangerous medical treatment that should only be performed if the benefits outweigh the significant risks. For most children with sickle cell disease, temporary treatment is the only realistic therapy.
Answered 7/21/2014
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