Associated conditions
Hemolytic anemia is defined by lysis, or destruction, of red blood cells
low temperatures increases antibody avidity to its antigen
may occur with insufficienty dietary intake of iron or in the setting of chronic blood loss
over 12% of the world's population are affected
yellowing of the skin and the whites of Symptoms warm agglutinin disease chronic hemolytic anemia cold agglutinin disease acrocyanosis (different from Raynaud) painful and blue toes/fingers in the cold "colder" parts of the body symptoms resolve upon warming that part of the body acute hemolytic anemia with the cold Physical exam splenomegaly Updated: Feb 28 2019 Cephalosporins Snapshot A 55-year-old man is in the medical step-down unit for management of his osteomyelitis
He sometimes experiences shortness of breath with physical exertion
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Cephalexin-induced haemolytic anaemia: A case report © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
This results in a decreased number of functional red blood cells, leading to anemia
Normocytic anemias can be further classified as hemolytic when there's increased destruction of RBCs, or hemolysis, and non-hemolytic when there's decreased production of RBCs from the after cephalexin therapy, evaluate for drug-induced hemolytic anemia
This causes red blood cells to break down earlier than normal, a process called hemolysis
Methods A rare case report of cefazolin-induced hemolytic anemia "CIHA" and a systematic review of CIHA articles in English literature
HUS is most commonly caused by Shiga toxin (typical HUS) or, less commonly, infections or genetic abnormalities activating the alternative complement pathway (atypical HUS)
Cases of hemolytic anemia have been induced by nitrofurantoin
He is a long-term smoker and also recently immigrated from Southeast Asia
Genetics
Content Outline
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X-linked genetic disorder that causes an intrinsic hemolytic anemia
most common enzyme disorder of erythrocytes
uncontrolled bleeding
describes RBC size and shape, as well as hemoglobin content
This beta-lactam ring is a D-Ala-D-Ala structural analog, mimicking the end parts of the peptidoglycan building blocks that Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) is rare
Anticoagulantsdecrease the formation of fibrin clots
catalyzes the binding of antithrombin III to multiple clotting factors
Prevalence
Aplastic Anemia
A 22-year-old Vietnamese woman presents for a routine gyn exam
It is the clinical expression of homozygosity for hemoglobin S
ringed sideroblasts (iron-laden erythrocytes with Prussian-blue stained mitochondria) seen on bone marrow aspirate
People may develop hemolytic anemia due to genetic conditions that cause anemia
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Lab tests might include: These tests can show if the red blood cells are damaged
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This topic reviews the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and occurs duringa transfusion
treatment
Alright, now first, let's quickly review the physiology behind hemostasis or clotting
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) occurs when antibodies directed against the person's own red blood cells (RBCs) cause them to burst (lyse), leading to an insufficient number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells in the circulation
Cephalosporins
maternal anti-Rh IgG antibodies cross the placenta and destroy fetal Rh-positive red blood cells
Presentation
acrocyanosis (different from Raynaud) painful and blue toes/fingers in the cold
A 55-year-old man is in the medical step-down unit for management of his osteomyelitis
Diagnosis of hemolytic anemia in adults; Diagnostic approach to suspected TTP, HUS, or other thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) Drug-induced thrombotic
Immunogenic hemolytic anemia, although rare, has been reported, particularly in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to other cephalosporins
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It is often difficult to distinguish from other causes of hemolytic anemia, thereby delaying
The five generations of
Hemolytic anemia is defined by lysis, or destruction, of red blood cells
Three deleted genes result in HbH disease
If anemia develops during or after cephalexin therapy, perform a diagnostic work-up for drug-induced hemolytic anemia, discontinue cephalexin and institute
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Introduction
hepcidin is an acute-phase reactant that is increased in states of inflammation
The examples listed within the outline are just examples
Goal of pRBC transfusion is to increase oxygen carrying capacity
She reports feeling tired throughout the day and exercise intolerance
With other possible adverse reactions listed above, monitor CBC for signs of drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia or hypoprothrombinemia from vitamin K deficiency
RBC indices include
Penicillins are beta-lactam antibiotics, meaning that they possess a beta-lactam ring
Anemia results when bone marrow production can no longer compensate for the shortened RBC survival; this condition is termed uncompensated hemolytic anemia
The direct antiglobulin (direct Coombs) test establishes the diagnosis and may suggest the cause
Heparin
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X-linked genetic disorder that causes an intrinsic hemolytic anemia
most common enzyme disorder of erythrocytes
Reticulocyte count is decreased
Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of specific causes of thrombocytosis are discussed separately
Thalassemia Anemia
Sickle cell anemia Sickle cell anemia A disease characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia, episodic painful crises, and pathologic involvement of many organs
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The most common drug families include antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs “NSAIDs”, and anti-cancer drugs