Autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and viral illness in DiGeorge syndrome. Case report and literature review

Zohaib Yousaf; Fateen Ata; Phool Iqbal; Bassam Muthanna; Adeel Ahmad Khan; Jaweria Akram; Anand Kartha

doi:10.1002/ccr3.4308

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and viral illness in DiGeorge syndrome. Case report and literature review

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jun 10;9(6):e04308. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4308. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Authors

Zohaib Yousaf¹, Fateen Ata², Phool Iqbal², Bassam Muthanna², Adeel Ahmad Khan², Jaweria Akram², Anand Kartha²

Affiliations

¹ Internal Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
² Department of Internal Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.

Abstract

Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in cell maturation and differentiation. Its deficiency can lead to cytopenias and even hemolysis. We suggest regular monitoring and maintenance of Vit B12 levels in DiGeorge syndrome patients to prevent such triggers.

Keywords: AIHA; B12 deficiency; DiGeorge syndrome; autoimmune hemolysis; viral illness.

Publication types

Case Reports