Korean J Gastroenterol.  1999 Mar;33(3):425-430.

Two Cases of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Ulcerative Colitis

• Joo YH
• Yang SK
• Won SY
• Song BC
• Bang SJ
• Yoon KH
• Jung HY
• Kim HR
• Hong WS
• Min YI

Abstract

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a rare complication of ulcerative colitis. We experienced two cases of ulcerative colitis combined with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. A 17-year-old man and a 34-year old woman responded to steroid therapy very well. In discussion, we summarize the cases reported in English literatures with attention to the etiology and treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Keyword

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia; Ulcerative colitis

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune*
Colitis, Ulcerative*
Female
Humans
Ulcer*