A Case of Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria Following Epstein-Barr Virus Infection.
- Author:
Sae Myung PARK
1
;
Song Hee PARK
;
Seung Hwan OH
;
Chuhl Joo LYU
;
Hyun Ok KIM
;
Chang Hyun YANG
;
Kir Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Medical School, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria(PCH);
Donath-Landsteiner(D-L) test;
Epstein- Barr virus(EBV)
- MeSH:
Anemia, Aplastic;
Anemia, Hemolytic;
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Coombs Test;
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections;
Fever;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hematuria;
Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal*;
Herpesviridae;
Herpesvirus 4, Human*;
Humans;
Immune Sera;
Immunoglobulin G;
Jaundice;
Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic;
Male;
Neutropenia;
Recurrence;
Syphilis;
Thrombocytopenia
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1998;5(1):171-176
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria(PCH), a rare type of autoimmune hemolytic process caused by a complement-binding IgG anti-P biphasic hemolysin, is associated with a positive Donath-Landsteiner(D-L) test. Historically, PCH has been associated with syphilis, but is now most often seen following viral infections especially in children. Epstein-Barr virus(EBV), a member of Herpesviridae, can cause various hematologic complications such as neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome and hemolytic anemia. We report a case of PCH following EBV infection confirmed by EBV panel test and D-L test. The patient, a 4-year-old male was seen at Yonsei Medical Center in April, 1997, complained high fever, jaundice and hematuria for 2 days. Direct antiglobulin test using anti-C3d monovalent antisera was strong positive, but was negative against anti-IgG monovalent antisera. D-L test showed a characteristic biphasic hemolysin pattern. EBV panel test showed primary infection with a result of EBV EA(early antigen) IgM(+), EBV EA IgG(-), EBV NA(nuclear antigen) IgG(-). He was improved with transfusion of packed red cells and discharged on 13 th hospital day. He was completely recovered and then no relapse occurred during follow up. PCH is thought to be a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, but recent studies suggest that PCH may account for a large percentage of cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia as acute transient form, especially in children. Therefore, in unexplained hemolytic anemia, more careful serological examination and attention will result in high detection rate of PCH and cause of PCH.
