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Steven, a 7-year-old, is seen in the emergency department with severe joint pain. Following work-up it is discovered that he is having a severe crisis due to sickle cell anemia. Steven, a 7-year-old, is seen in the emergency department with severe joint pain. Following work-up it is discovered that he is having a severe crisis due to sickle cell anemia.   A)  282.61 B)  282.62 C)  282.63 D)  282.69


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