Two cases report of autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with acute kidney injury / 中国综合临床
Clinical Medicine of China
;
(12): 1259-1261, 2014.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-466045
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia(AIHA) associated with acute kidney injury (AKI).Methods The clinical data of 2 case patients with AIHA and AKI in the People's Hospital of Huadu District of Guangzhou was analyzed and associated literatures were reviewed.Results Two patients presented with severe anemia,raised reticulocyte count,positive Coomb's test,and acute renal failure.They were no effect therapy when treatment with agent of erythropoietin (EPO),iron or folic acid.The level of serum indirect bilirubin was at normal range.Liver function and serum LDH were normal too.However,treatment with corticosteroids was effective.Conclusion When patients suffering AKI occur worsening anemia,AIHA probably should be concerned.Treatment with corticosteroids early is effective.
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Clinical Medicine of China
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2014
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