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Other sickle-cell disorders with retinopathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Other sickle-cell disorders with retinopathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1699023697

This is an autosomal recessive genetic blood disorder with overdominance, characterised by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. This diagnosis is due to persistent or acute damage to the retina of the eye.