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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Following Uncomplicated Spinal Surgery: A Report and Brief Review
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA.
Cureus
|April 3, 2023
Summary
A rare case of warm antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) developed in a patient after uncomplicated spinal surgery. This is the first reported instance of symptomatic AIHA in a neurosurgical patient, highlighting a potential post-surgical complication.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Neurosurgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare condition where the immune system attacks red blood cells.
- Warm antibody AIHA is the most common subtype, often triggered by various factors.
- Neurosurgical procedures, while generally safe, can present unique post-operative complications.
