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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Review

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easms.2024.v07i04.001

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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is defined as an anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells by antibodies directed against the patient's own red blood cell surface antigens. Different forms of AIHA are distinguished based on the characteristics of the antibody responsible for the disease. The most common form (70% of cases) is warm antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia. These antibodies become active at temperatures between 35°C and 40°C. This type of hemolysis occurs mainly within tissues, particularly in the spleen. The diagnosis of AIHA relies on rigorous interpretation of immunohematological parameters, as well as additional tests to exclude associated diseases. In "idiopathic" cases, it is recommended to continue monitoring elderly patients beyond remission to detect the possible occurrence of lymphoma or myelodysplastic syndrome. Corticosteroid therapy is the standard treatment, but it can lead to numerous side effects. The efficacy of rituximab appears particularly promising in "refractory" forms of AIHA, and its use in the early phase of management to spare corticosteroid therapy should be evaluated in a prospective and randomized study.

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