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Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Alternate Names : Anemia - Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
DefinitionThis disorder results from an abnormality of the immune system that destroys red blood cells prematurely. The cause is unknown.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an acquired disease that occurs when antibodies form against the person's own red blood cells. In the idiopathic form of this disease, the cause is unknown.
There are other types of immune hemolytic anemias where the cause may result from an underlying disease or medication. Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia accounts for one-half of all immune hemolytic anemias. The onset of the disease may be quite rapid and very serious.
Risk factors are not known.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anemia
• Hemolytic Anemia
Tests & Exams
• Bilirubin
• Coombs' Test - Direct
• Coombs' Test - Indirect
• Haptoglobin
• Hemoglobin
• RBC Count
• Reticulocyte Count
• Serum Hemoglobin
Surgery & Procedures
• Spleen Removal
Other Topics
• Antibody
• Breathing Difficulty
• Fatigue
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Paleness
• Splenomegaly
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 6/5/2003
Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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