Idiopathic pure red cell aplasia: A case series from India
Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare hematologic disorder characterized by normocytic normochromic anemia with reticulocytopenia and depleted erythroid precursors. It is reported mainly from western countries. We report our experience in two patients of PRCA from India, the clinical characteristic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/49887 |
| Summary: | Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare hematologic disorder characterized by normocytic normochromic anemia with reticulocytopenia and depleted erythroid precursors. It is reported mainly from western countries. We report our experience in two patients of PRCA from India, the clinical characteristics, differential diagnosis, and their management. Our patients showed improvements following treatment with corticosteroids, blood transfusion, and/or rituximab. |
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| ISSN: | 2467-9100 2091-0576 |