| Autor: |
Ribeiro, Leonardo, Nwanwene, Kemnasom, Anwar, Khurram, Abdallah, Mahmoud, Shenouda, Mina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports; 8/22/2024, p1-3, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) represents a spectrum of myeloid disorders occasionally linked to autoimmune diseases. Here, we present a case of a 60-year-old man demonstrating an unusual coexistence of MDS with warm-autoantibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA). Diagnostic evaluation, including positive direct antiglobulin testing, confirmed the autoimmune etiology of his anemia despite his low-risk MDS classification. Prompt initiation of prednisone therapy resulted in significant hematological and clinical improvement, allowing for a conservative management approach without transfusion requirements. This case underscores the importance of identifying the relationship between wAIHA and MDS, particularly in low-risk scenarios. Moreover, these findings suggest the efficacy of corticosteroids in managing autoimmune anemia in the context of concomitant wAIHA and MDS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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