A life-threatening case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia successfully treated by plasma-exchange.
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.
Cerdas-Quesada
César
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Banco de Sangre, Hospital Dr. Max Peralta J, Cartago, Costa Rica. ccerdasq@costarricense.cr
D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010951:Plasma Exchange