A Case of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.
10.12701/yujm.1989.6.1.185
- Author:
Chung Sook KIM
;
Kyung Dong KIM
;
Heon Ju LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Androgens;
Blood Cells;
Blood Transfusion;
Complement System Proteins;
Diagnosis;
Folic Acid;
Hematologic Diseases;
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal*;
Humans;
Iron
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1989;6(1):185-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an uncommon hematologic disease characterized by an abnormal sensitivity of blood cells to the lytic action of serum complement. We experienced one case of PNH in Yeungnam University Hospital from May 1983 to May 1989. The patients was followed up without severe complications of 4 years since diagnosis with the only conservative treatments such as washed blood transfusion, adrenal corticosteroids, androgens, folate and iron preparation, intermittently.
