A case report of evans syndrome

RV Dosi, AP Ambaliya, RD Patell, RS Patil, PJ ShahIndian Journal of Medical Sciences 2012 66(3):82-85Evans Syndrome (ES) is the rare simultaneous or subsequent development of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). It portends a poorer prognosis and a more aggressive line of management than either condition presenting alone. Here we report a case of a young female who presented with both bleeding and acute decompensated anemia. Although she was successfully treated, mystery still shrouds the etiology, pathophysiology, as well as line of management of this rare and enigmatic disease.
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Sciences - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Source Type: research