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  • 19/05/2023

What is the difference between sickle cell and leukemia?

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Dr. Dr Vasanthasree Nair

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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  • MBBS
  • 15+ Yrs
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Both are diffrent while leukemia is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).

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Take a Anti Ssb (La) Antibody Test or Take a DHT Test (Dihydrotestosteron) Test

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