What clinical feature of sickle cell disease accounts for the highest number of hospital admissions?

a. Megaloblastic crisis
b. Vasoocclusion
c. Autosplenectomy
d. Hand-foot dactylitis


ANS: B
Vasoocclusive events are the hallmark features of sickle cell disease, accounting for most hospital and emergency department visits.

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