Yonsei Med J.  1986 Jun;27(2):147-151. 10.3349/ymj.1986.27.2.147.

A Case of Evans Syndrome, Successfully Treated with 6-Mercaptopurine

• Lyu CJ
• Park KI
• Kim KY

• KMID: 693026
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1986.27.2.147

Abstract

A pediatric patient with combined primary thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia (Evans syndrome), whose condition did not respond to treatment with prednisolone, has enjoyed long-term remission following a period of treatment with 6-Mercaptopurine.

Keyword

Evans syndrome; 6-Mercaptopurine

MeSH Terms

6-Mercaptopurine/therapeutic use*
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/drug therapy*
Child
Human
Male
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic/drug therapy*
Syndrome