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Massive hemoperitoneum with splenic infarction in Evans syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21088621     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Evans syndrome is a very rare hematologic autoimmune disease, characterized by a direct Coombs' positive hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytopenic purpura without a known underlying etiology. The clinical course is generally chronic with frequent relapses and remissions. Evans syndrome usually is complicated by hemolytic or thrombocytopenic symptoms. This is seldom associated with thrombosis or infarction. Reported here is a case with massive hemoperitoneum because of splenic infarction with rupture, in an 18-month-old male patient with Evans syndrome, and the embolization of splenic artery. This article also carries clinical and imaging features and the review of medical literature.
Authors:
Eun Mi Ryu; Soo Ah Im; Ho Jong Chun; Nak Gyun Chung; Jae Wook Lee
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1536-3678     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol.     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-23     Completed Date:  2011-02-18     Revised Date:  2011-10-06    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9505928     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Hematol Oncol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  71-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Republic of Korea.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / complications
Anemia, Refractory / complications*
Hemoperitoneum / complications*
Humans
Infant
Male
Recurrence
Rupture / complications
Splenic Infarction / complications*
Thrombocytopenia / complications

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