Evans' syndrome associated with microcystic adenoma of the pancreas.
A case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (Evans' syndrome), associated with a microcystic adenoma of the pancreas is reported. Early recognition of this rare entity is important, as corticosteroids and splenectomy are usually ineffective, whereas removal of the tumor may be a cure for this condition. Possible mechanisms of the hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia are also discussed.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications*; D000368:Aged; D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome