Concurrent poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Pediatr Nephrol. 2003 Dec;18(12):1301-3. doi: 10.1007/s00467-003-1299-6. Epub 2003 Oct 30.

Abstract

We describe three cases of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Along with the classic findings of PSGN, the patients had a positive direct antiglobulin test. Two patients had a cold-reacting anti-I autoantibody. This is the first description of this association. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia should be considered in children with PSGN and significant anemia or signs of hemolysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / complications*
  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic / analysis
  • Autoantibodies / analysis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Glomerulonephritis / etiology*
  • Hemolysis
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Streptococcal Infections / complications*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic
  • Autoantibodies