Pancytopenia in a child associated with hepatitis A infection

Trop Gastroenterol. 2006 Apr-Jun;27(2):89-90.

Abstract

Pancytopenia is a very rare condition associated with hepatitis A infection. We managed a 12 year old boy who had hepatitis A infection with anemia. His hemogram and bone marrow examination were suggestive of pancytopenia. Pancytopenia recovered without any specific therapy. There are case reports of severe aplastic anemia with hepatitis A infection that required immunosuppressive therapy. The present case did not require any aggressive therapy and recovered. In a young child with hepatitis A infection and anemia, bone marrow depression should be suspected. The pancytopenia may be transient as exemplified by the present case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hepatitis A / blood
  • Hepatitis A / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancytopenia / complications*