| Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in ulcerative colitis: report of three cases, review of the literature, and evaluation of modes of therapy. | |
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PMID: 456215 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Three cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in association with idiopathic ulcerative colitis are reported; the literature is reviewed; and therapeutic modalities are considered. Successful treatment is shown to have resulted with steroids alone, steroids and immunosuppressives, splenectomy, and colectomy. It is concluded that moderate or severe hemolysis should be treated first with high-dose corticosteriods; if unsuccessful, immunosuppressive therapy may be added or a splenectomy performed. Finally, total colectomy should be reserved for fulminant colitis and its complications and is not indicated solely for hemolysis. |
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Authors:
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A R Altman; C Maltz; H D Janowitz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Digestive diseases and sciences Volume: 24 ISSN: 0163-2116 ISO Abbreviation: Dig. Dis. Sci. Publication Date: 1979 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-09-25 Completed Date: 1979-09-25 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902782 Medline TA: Dig Dis Sci Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 282-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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therapeutic use Adult Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / etiology*, immunology, therapy Colectomy Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*, immunology Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Immunosuppression Male Splenectomy |
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones |
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