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What to do if i have to do a report on sickle cell anemia and i was wondering do people with sickle cell anemia usually get splenectomies?
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No: The disease usually results in the self destruction of the spleen as a functional organ by the age 3. At that point it would have no impact on the disorder and cease to be of any importance.
Answered 6/17/2014
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