Association of Different Etiological Factors Among Patients With Idiopathic Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Abstract

A descriptive study was conducted at multiple centers, including Rashid Latif Medical College and Mayo Hospital in Lahore, from September 2022 to September 2023. The study aimed to determine the potential causes associated with idiopathic acquired aplastic anemia. The study included 55 patients with idiopathic acquired aplastic anemia. The patients were mainly between 18 and 35, with male patients being more prevalent. The etiological factors of aplastic anemia were assessed, and the results indicated that chronic liver disease affected 3 (5.5%) patients, drugs affected 2 (3.6%) patients, tuberculosis affected 3 (5.5%) patients, and pregnancy affected 1 (1.8%) patient. In conclusion, the study found that the most common etiological factors of idiopathic acquired aplastic anemia were chronic liver disease, drugs, tuberculosis, and pregnancy.