Multiorgan failure in a fatal case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Annabelle J AnandappaJonathan A StefelyRobert P Hasserjian'Sunny' Walter Dzik Anem Waheed

Published in: Transfusion (2021)

Severe cases of AIHA can result in multiorgan failure and a fatal outcome. The rapid development of liver failure in this setting has been described in only few case reports to date, and represents an important complication for clinicians to be aware of when treating patients with AIHA.

Keyphrases

liver failure
hepatitis b virus
chronic kidney disease
multiple sclerosis
palliative care
case report
drug induced
early onset
iron deficiency