Abstract:Background:Thrombocytopenia and autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) are common hematologic manifestations in primary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Although splenectomy is considered a second-line treatment in both primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and idiopathic AIHA, its role in APS patients with either one of these manifestations has not been adequately defined, mainly because of the theoretically increased risk of thrombosis for patients with APS who undergo surgery.Objectives:To determine the safety … Show more
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