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Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease

K Ohmori1, H Sato, H Furukawa

  • 1Depertment of Surgery, Ohno Prefectural Hospital, Fukushima, Japan.

Fukushima Journal of Medical Science
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Two patients experienced severe aplastic anemia and liver dysfunction after blood transfusions. Diagnoses included transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease and drug-induced aplastic anemia, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Blood transfusions are common medical procedures.
  • Severe aplastic anemia and liver dysfunction are critical adverse events.
  • Distinguishing transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) from drug-induced aplastic anemia (DIAA) can be challenging.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with similar clinical courses post-transfusion.
  • Case 1: A 74-year-old female developed liver dysfunction and severe aplastic anemia after whole blood transfusion.
  • Case 2: A 73-year-old male developed fever and erythema post-red blood cell transfusion, followed by liver dysfunction and death.

Findings:

  • Case 1 was diagnosed with transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

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  • Case 2 had suspected drug-induced aplastic anemia (DIAA).
  • Both cases resulted in fatal liver dysfunction and severe aplastic anemia.

    • Implications:

    • This case series underscores the potential for severe, life-threatening complications following blood transfusions.
    • Accurate differentiation between GVHD and DIAA is crucial for appropriate patient management.
    • Further research may be needed to improve diagnostic strategies for post-transfusion complications.