Autoimmune hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia attributed to an intrauterine contraceptive device

Vesical transmigration of an intrauterine contraceptive device

RATIONALE Displacement of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a rare and serious complication of IUD insertion. Theoretically, it can migrate to anywhere in the pelvic and abdominal cavity. However, it is not usual for an IUD to migrate to the bladder. PATIENT CONCERNS In this case report, we reported a patient with chronic urinary symptoms caused by the migration of an IUD into the...

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Concurrent Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: a case report

Background: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a life-threatening and scarce disorder characterized by acute renal failure and disease, non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia, leading to end-stage renal failure or death, and consequently maybe accompanying by extra renal manifestations. Case report: We reported aHUS accompanied by autoimmune hemolytic anemi...

Antibiotic induced hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia among pediatric patients admitted to intensive care unit

Background: Drug induced hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia (DIHA and DIT) are common drug adverse effects of antibiotics in patients admitted to hospital.  This reaction is important in patients who have a chronic disease especially in pediatrics. In this study, possible hemolytic anemia was investigated before and after the antibiotics administration. Materials and Methods: A total of 835 ...

Transient thrombocytopenia after incompatible red blood transfusion in an infant girl with autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

We report on 5-month-old girl with severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia (hemoglobin 2.9 g/dl, positive direct Coombs test) in whom thrombocytopenia developed after red blood cell transfusion. The platelet count was 62.1 x 10(4)/mm3 on admission and rapidly fell to 6.0 x 10(4)/mm3 rapidly after transfusion of incompatible red blood cells with intravenous predonisolone administration. No increased ...