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- Cold agglutinin-induced hemolytic anemia poses diagnostic challenges, especially in resource-limited settings like Pakistan, highlighted by a case of a 92-year-old male with severe anemia and altered consciousness.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through positive Direct Coombs test and elevated cold agglutinin titers, demonstrating the importance of specific lab findings in identifying the condition.
- Multidisciplinary management, including blood transfusions and immunosuppressive therapy, resolved the patient's symptoms, underscoring the need for enhanced clinician awareness and timely interventions for better patient outcomes.
Article Abstract
Cold agglutinin-induced hemolytic anemia presents diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings like Pakistan. A 92-year-old male presented with altered consciousness, fever, weakness, and severe asthenia. Laboratory findings revealed severe anemia, elevated mean corpuscular volume, and deranged renal function tests. The diagnosis was confirmed via a positive Direct Coombs test and elevated cold agglutinin titers. Multidisciplinary management led to symptom resolution, including blood transfusions and immunosuppressive therapy. This case report and literature review emphasize the complexities of diagnosing and managing cold agglutinin-induced hemolytic anemia in Pakistan. By enhancing awareness and understanding of this condition, clinicians can optimize patient outcomes through timely intervention and multidisciplinary care.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526302 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050313X241288352 | DOI Listing |
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