[Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia associated with breast cancer]. / Anemia hemolítica microangiopática asociada a cáncer de mama.

A case of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia associated to metastatic breast cancer, in remission with chemotherapy, is presented. We review the etiopathogenetic mechanism of its association and focus on the priority of neoplasia therapy when disseminated intravascular coagulation is not present.