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A case report of Evans Syndrome
R V Dosi1, A P Ambaliya, R D Patell
1Department of Medicine, Government Medical College and S. S. G. Hospital, Vadodara- 390 007, Gujarat, India. rupal265@yahoo.com
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|April 23, 2013
Summary
Evans Syndrome (ES) is a rare autoimmune disorder combining immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). This case report details a young female
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Evans Syndrome (ES) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the concurrent or sequential onset of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA).
- ES presents a more severe clinical course and necessitates aggressive therapeutic strategies compared to isolated ITP or AIHA.
- The underlying etiology and precise pathophysiology of ES remain incompletely understood, contributing to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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