A Case of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Associated with an Ovarian Teratoma
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 365-367, 2006.
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with an ovarian teratoma is a very rare disease. However, treating teratoma is the only method to cure the hemolytic anemia, so it is necessary to include ovarian teratoma in the differential diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. We report herein on a case of a young adult patient who had severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia that was induced by an ovarian teratoma. A 25-yr-old woman complained of general weakness and dizziness for 1 week. The hemoglobin level was 4.2 g/dL, and the direct and indirect antiglobulin tests were all positive. The abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a huge left ovarian mass, and this indicated a teratoma. She was refractory to corticosteroid therapy; however, after surgical resection of the ovarian mass, the hemoglobin level and the reticulocyte count were gradually normalized. The mass was well encapsulated and contained hair and teeth. She was diagnosed as having autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with an ovarian teratoma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such a case to be reported in Korea.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Tumeurs de l'ovaire
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Tératome
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Transfusion sanguine
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Hormones corticosurrénaliennes
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Diagnostic différentiel
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Anémie hémolytique auto-immune
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
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