2003
DOI: 10.1007/bf02724322
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Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy: Complicated by autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Abstract: Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy is a rare histiocytic disorder with very few case reports in Indian literature. Immunological abnormalities have been documented in few cases. We report one such case of a child presenting with generalized lymphadenopathy and complicated by autoimmune hemolytic anemia, suggestive of an associated immune dysfunction.

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“…It may be explained by the association of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) which was also reported by earlier workers [3,6]. AIHA has been well reported in malignant lymphoma.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 57%
“…It may be explained by the association of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) which was also reported by earlier workers [3,6]. AIHA has been well reported in malignant lymphoma.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 57%
“…Acute life-threatening autoimmune hemolytic anemia has been described in several reports [ 8 , 9 , 10 ]. However, only 4 pediatric patients [ 11 , 12 , 13 ], including our case, with significant acute autoimmune hemolytic anemia, have been identified (Table 1 ). All patients had lymphadenopathy and symptoms of anemia upon presentation, along with low hemoglobin, high reticulocytes, and a strong positive direct antiglobulin test.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%