Hereditary persistence of hemoglobin F is protective against red cell sickling. A case report and brief review

We describe a case of SCD, in which a patient with high HbF level presented at a very late age (27 years old). We presume the patient’s inherently elevated HbF levels were able to compensate for the hypoxic episodes associated with SCD. The onset of symptoms was delayed as a result of elevated HbF levels.
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research