Comparison of the general characteristics and hematological parameters between SCA patients without (ULC-) and with (ULC+) leg ulcers.

Values represent mean ± SD. HbF, percent of foetal hemoglobin; RBC, red blood cell; WBC, white blood cell; PLT, platelet; Hb, hemoglobin concentration; Hct, hematocrit; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; MCH, mean corpuscular hemoglobin; RET, reticulocytes; BIL, bilirubin; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; CRP, C-reactive protein level. Significant difference (*p < 0.05; **p < 0.01). $No difference with the mean age of the ULC- group.