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A patient with autoimmune hemolysis has recurrent episodes of hemolysis. He doesn’t respond to splenectomy. What is the best next step in treatment?
5:46 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
Rituximab, azathiprine, cyclophosphamideContinue reading
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A patient diagnosed with autoimmune hemolysis presents with severe, acute hemolysis which doesn’t respond to prednisone?
5:45 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
Intravenous immunoglobulinContinue reading
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A patient has been diagnosed with autoimmune hemolysis. What is the best initial therapy?
5:45 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
GlucocorticoidsContinue reading
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A patient with SLE is suspected of autoimmune hemolysis. What is the most accurate diagnostic test?
5:44 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
Coombs testContinue reading
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What is the most accurate diagnostic test for hereditary spherocytosis?
5:43 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
Osmotic fragilityContinue reading
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A patient presented with isosthenuria, hematuria, normal CBC level and normal smear. What is the most likely diagnosis?
5:43 PM | April 17, 2017Author: Funmi Adesina
Sickle cell traitContinue reading