Hepatitis-associated aplastic anaemia treated successfully with antilymphocyte globulin

Clin Lab Haematol. 2005 Oct;27(5):331-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.2005.00708.x.

Abstract

Aplastic anaemia may occur following an acute attack of hepatitis. This is a rare condition, which if not recognized and promptly treated, may be fatal. Antilymphocyte globulin and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation have been used in the treatment of this condition. We report the case of a young man who developed severe aplastic anaemia following nonviral hepatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Aplastic / diagnosis
  • Anemia, Aplastic / drug therapy
  • Anemia, Aplastic / etiology*
  • Antilymphocyte Serum / therapeutic use*
  • Bone Marrow Examination
  • Hepatitis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum
  • Immunosuppressive Agents