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Case report
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a newborn infant
  1. M Motta,
  2. A Cavazza,
  3. C Migliori,
  4. G Chirico
  1. Division of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr Chirico, Divisione di Neonatologia, Spedali-Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy;
    gaechir{at}tin.it

Abstract

The case is reported of an infant with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia of perinatal onset. Combined treatment with steroids and cyclosporin was necessary to improve haemolysis and reduce the high transfusion requirements. Treatment was discontinued at 13 months of age. The child was healthy at the follow up at 24 and 36 months of age.

  • autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
  • erythropoiesis
  • AIHA, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
  • DAT, direct antiglobulin test

https://doi.org/10.1136/fn.88.4.F341

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