Cold agglutinin disease. Report of a case.
Cold agglutinin disease is an autoimmune hemolytic anemia with varying causes. Two major types are recognized, with different clinical manifestations. Cold agglutinins are circulating antibodies capable of erythrocyte agglutination. However, the reaction is readily reversible. Treatment of the disease is variable. A case is presented to illustrate that minor oral surgical procedures are feasible, provided the proper precautions are taken.
D000543:Alveoloplasty; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000276:immunology; D003729:Dental Care; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014081:Tooth Extraction