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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
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The MAHA clue - A case report.

Vanamala Alwar1, Karuna Rameshkumar

  • 1Department of Clinical Pathology, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore -34, India.

Cases Journal
|January 12, 2010
PubMed
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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) can be an early sign of cancer. This case highlights the importance of investigating MAHA promptly, especially when common causes are ruled out, to detect underlying malignancies like stomach cancer.

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Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) results from damage to small blood vessels.
  • MAHA is a rare presenting symptom of disseminated carcinomas.
  • Identifying the underlying cause of MAHA is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of stomach cancer presenting initially as MAHA.
  • To emphasize the significance of MAHA as a potential early indicator of malignancy.
  • To highlight the need for prompt and thorough investigation of MAHA.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 28-year-old female patient.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic workup for MAHA.
  • Investigation for underlying malignancy, including bone marrow aspiration.

Main Results:

  • The patient, a 28-year-old female, presented with acute onset MAHA.
  • MAHA was the initial manifestation of an undiagnosed carcinoma of the stomach.
  • Bone marrow examination revealed metastatic deposits.

Conclusions:

  • Acute MAHA can be the first sign of an occult malignancy.
  • When common causes of MAHA are excluded, extensive investigations for malignancy are warranted.
  • Early detection through prompt investigation can improve outcomes in cancer patients presenting with MAHA.