Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias can be difficult to diagnosis and even more difficult to treat, especially when it comes to providing compatible blood products. Here's a case of a young man who presented with progressive weakness and dizziness and a Hb = 4.4 mg/dL. Learn the step-by-step process of diagnosing warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias, including the pre-transfusion testing labs, which can help you determine the etiology and more... #Blooducation #BenignHematology #BBRounds
Resources:
1.) Marc Michel (2011) Classification and therapeutic approaches in autoimmune hemolytic anemia: an update, Expert Review of Hematology, 4:6, 607-618, DOI: 10.1586/ehm.11.60