Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2013, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (08): 1240-.

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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia after orthotopic liver transplantation: analysis of 3 cases

  

  • Online:2013-08-20 Published:2013-08-20

Abstract: Objective To analyze the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in liver transplant
recipients. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted of 3 patients who developed AIHA following orthotopic liver
transplantation. The results of hemolysis tests and examinations of hemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, total bilirubin, and
alanine aminotransferase before and after treatments were reviewed. Results These 3 patients developed AIHA following the
transplantation possibly in association with the use of immunosuppressive agents, and the condition was effectively controlled
after corresponding treatments. Conclusion AIHA is a uncommon complication after liver transplantation and can be cured
after a definitive diagnosis with corresponding treatments.