Autoimmune Haemolysis in Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Case Report & Review of Literature

Authors

  • Ahmedul Kabir Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Aparna Das Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Mohammad Shahidul Islam Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Mohammad Shahin Masud Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Fathima Aaysha Cader Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Sharah Jahan Dhaka Medical College Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i2.19686

Keywords:

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anaemia (AIHA), Kala-azar, Visceral Leishmaniasis, Jaundice, Hepatosplenomegaly, Coombs’ Test

Abstract

Visceral Leishmaniasis is a very common but neglected disorder in Bangladesh. It can remain subclinical or become symptomatic with an acute, sub acute or chronic course. Atypical presentations can be equally challenging to the clinician. Visceral leishmaniasis is associated with various autoimmune phenomena. Sometimes it can mimic any autoimmune disorders including Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA), SLE, and Rheumatoid Arthritis etc. Here, we describe a case of visceral leishmaniasis with Coombs positive autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i2.19686

J Medicine 2013, 14(2): 198-200

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Author Biographies

Ahmedul Kabir, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine

Aparna Das, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine

Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Honorary Medical Officer Dept. of Medicine

Mohammad Shahin Masud, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Assistant Registrar, Dept. of Medicine

Fathima Aaysha Cader, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Honorary Medical Officer, Dept. of Medicine

Sharah Jahan, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Honorary Medical Officer, Dept. of Medicine

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Published

2014-07-24

How to Cite

Kabir, A., Das, A., Islam, M. S., Masud, M. S., Cader, F. A., & Jahan, S. (2014). Autoimmune Haemolysis in Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Case Report & Review of Literature. Journal of Medicine, 14(2), 198–200. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i2.19686

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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