| Literature DB >> 23730019 |
Dammika Gunawardena1, Manodharshini Velu, Sumudu Nimale Senaviratne.
Abstract
PCH is one of the most common causes of acute AIHA in young children, although it affects patients of all ages. In children it is commonly seen following a viral illness or after immunization. Donath Landsteiner test is the diagnostic test. This is a case report of a child who presented with features of haemolysis and was diagnosed as PCH.Entities:
Keywords: Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA); Blood Transfusion Medicine; Donath Landsteiner (D-L); Hematology; Human Genetics; Medicine & Public Health; Oncology; Paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria (PCH)
Year: 2011 PMID： 23730019 PMCID： PMC3332278 DOI： 10.1007/s12288-011-0094-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus ISSN： 0971-4502 Impact factor: 0.900