New insights into childhood autoimmune hemolytic anemia: a French national observational study of 265 children

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Authors

Nathalie Aladjidi · Hôpital des Enfants

Guy Leverger · Hôpital Armand-Trousseau

Thierry Leblanc · Association Robert Debré

Marie Quitterie Picat · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux

Gérard Michel

Y. Bertrand · Lyon College

Brigitte Bader‐Meunier · Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

Abstract

This nationwide French cohort is the largest reported study of childhood autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The rarity of this condition is confirmed. Subgroups with genetic predisposition and underlying immune disorders were identified.

Topics & Keywords

Blood groups and transfusion Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology Platelet Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Haematologica

Volume 96, Issue 5, pp. 655-663

DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2010.036053

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