title: 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.
authors.affiliation: Banco de Sangre, Hospital Dr. Max Peralta J, Cartago, Costa Rica. ccerdasq@costarricense.cr
authors.forename: César
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cerdas-Quesada
mesh_terms: D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010951:Plasma Exchange