Evans syndrome
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Evans Syndrome
Description
A rare autoimmune disorder that is a combination of two or more immune hematological disorders in which the immune system destroys the body's red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets.
The disorder resembles a combination of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA; the premature destruction of RBC), thrombocytopenia (too few platelets), and/or neutropenia (too few neutrophils)
Patient Groups
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Prevalence
US Cases: 55,000 - 80,000 [Hansen 2019]
Typical Age of onset
No published data.
Symptoms
Jaundice
Dark Brown Urine
Pale Skin
Weakness
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
If a child has a low platelet count, symptoms may include:
Increased bruising
Petechia -- tiny red dots under the skin that are a result of very small bleeds into the skin
Increased bleeding symptoms, such as a bloody nose or heavy menses
If a child has a low neutrophil count, symptoms may include:
Fevers
Mouth sores
Increased bacterial infections
References
Profile by Sheereen Abdulkabir
