A fatal case of cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
A fatal case of acute low-titer wide-thermal-range cold agglutinin disease is reported. High-dose corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis failed to control hemolysis. This uncommon syndrome is discussed, and current approaches to treatment are reviewed.
D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003080:Cold Temperature; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010956:Plasmapheresis
D003520:Cyclophosphamide