A life-threatening case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia successfully treated by plasma-exchange
Abstract
A case of severe AIHA caused by pan-agglutinant IgG-class antibodies was resolved with therapeutic plasma exchange, transfusions and steroids to maintain acceptable hemoglobin levels, remove free hemoglobin, reduce the title of autoantibodies and sustain cardiopulmonary functions.
Banco de Sangre, Hospital Dr. Max Peralta J., Cartago, Costa Rica
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