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Internal medicine journal · Apr 2013
Review Case ReportsImmune-mediated cytopenias in human immunodeficiency virus: the first reported case of idiopathic aplastic anaemia successfully treated with immunosuppression.
- G Hapgood, J F Hoy, C O Morrissey, and S M Jane.
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. greghapgood@hotmail.com
- Intern Med J. 2013 Apr 1; 43 (4): 452-5.
AbstractAlthough isolated cytopenias are relatively common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the incidence of aplastic anaemia is extremely rare. We report here the first case of a HIV-infected patient who developed severe idiopathic aplastic anaemia, and who was safely and effectively treated with anti-thymocyte globulin and cyclosporin. We briefly review immune-mediated cytopenias in HIV, including their frequency, pathophysiology and management strategies.© 2013 The Authors; Internal Medicine Journal © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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