Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in ulcerative colitis. A case report with review of the literature.
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a rare complication of ulcerative colitis. This report chronicles a patient successfully treated with steroids, and reviews treatment in previously reported cases. The fact that 21% of patients recovered with steroid therapy encourages a conservative approach before surgery is considered.
Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital S. João, Porto, Portugal.
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Veloso
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D000328:Adult; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000209:etiology*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011241:Prednisone