Title of article
An Unusual Case of Hemolytic Anemia Reversed with Liver Transplantation
Author/Authors
Katiyar ، Vatsala Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine - James Graham Brown Cancer Center , School of Medicine - University of Louisville , Dadlani ، Apaar Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - University of Louisville , Vohra ، Ishaan Division of Gastroenterology - College of Medicine Peoria - University of Illinois , Cisak ، Kamila Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine - James Graham Brown Cancer Center , School of Medicine - University of Louisville , Barve ، Ashutosh Division of Gastroenterology - School of Medicine - University of Louisville
From page
128
To page
130
Abstract
Spur cell anemia is acquired hemolytic anemia seen in patients with advanced liver disease, particularly in the setting of alcoholism, and warrants urgent liver transplant evaluation. We describe the case of a 58-year-old female with alcoholic cirrhosis who presented with worsening liver disease, profound anemia poorly responsive to blood transfusions, and multiple spur cells on the peripheral smear. She underwent a liver transplant, which led to the resolution of hematologic abnormalities and the need for transfusions. Our case highlights the significance of spur cell anemia as a harbinger of poor prognosis in patients with advanced liver disease and its reversibility with liver transplantation.
Keywords
Spur cell anemia , Alcoholic cirrhosis , Liver transplant , Zieve s disease , Plasmapheresis
Journal title
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Record number
2742871
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