Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

Authors

  • Prakriti Karki B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Ghopa, Dharan, Nepal
  • Parikshit Prasai Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Vivek Acharya Chetri Department of Internal Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Ghopa, Dharan, Nepal
  • Arun Gautam Department of Internal Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Ghopa, Dharan, Nepal
  • Robin Maskey Department of Internal Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Ghopa, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8217

Keywords:

anaemia; case reports; endocrinology; hemolysis; hypothyroidism.

Abstract

Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia is a relatively rare disorder caused by autoantibodies directed against self-red blood cells. Though autoimmune thyroid disease is associated with other autoimmune diseases, only a few cases of Hashimoto's thyroiditis with autoimmune hemolytic anaemia have been reported. We present a case of a 22-year-old woman, a known case of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis whose serum demonstrated antibodies against red blood cells. Blood investigations were done which showed findings suggestive of hemolytic anemia. She was managed with blood transfusion, thyroxine and steroids.
Our study may guide physicians toward possible hemolytic anaemia while treating Hashimoto thyroiditis.

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Published

2023-07-01

How to Cite

Karki, P., Prasai, P. ., Chetri, V. A. ., Gautam, A. ., & Maskey, R. (2023). Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 61(263), 614–616. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8217

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 263 (2023): JNMA: Published Monthly

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Case Reports

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