Splenic Infarct in a Patient with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Hematology - Year 2012, Vol 29, Issue 4
Abstract
To the Editor, Splenic infarct may be observed during the course of several diseases; however, the incidence is quite low.Splenic infarct is related to thromboembolic events; various diseases, including sickle cell anemia, chronic myeloproliferative diseases, lymphoma, and leukemia, can also cause splenic infarct [1]. In patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) massive hemolysis causes activation of the immune response, destruction of erythrocytes,and splenomegaly [2]. Splenic infarct is rarely observed in AIHA patients and to the best of our knowledge the literature contains only 3 cases of splenic infarct due to AIHA [3-5]. Herein we describe a 67-year-old female that presented to the emergency department with fatigue, tachycardia,and weakness.
Authors and Affiliations
Hava Teke, Samet Karahan, Ümmügülsüm Gümüş
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