Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: mixed type-a case report.

Area of Science:

• Hematology
• Immunology
• Pediatrics

Background:

• Mixed autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) involves both warm and cold autoantibodies.
• Diagnosis requires specific serological findings, including IgG, C3d, and cold agglutinins.

Observation:

• A rare case of primary mixed AIHA was observed in a 12-year-old girl.
• The patient presented with symptoms indicative of AIHA.

Findings:

• The patient's AIHA was characterized by the presence of both warm and cold autoantibodies.
• Diagnostic tests confirmed IgG and C3d on red blood cells, along with cold agglutinins.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches for mixed AIHA.
• Corticosteroid therapy can be effective in managing pediatric mixed AIHA.
• Further research into rare pediatric autoimmune hematological disorders is warranted.