Intestinal Tuberculosis Complicated by Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Rare Case Report and Treatment Outcome
Ulma Khan, Sanjay Pandit, Manikkodi Ravi Aravindhan, Gaurav Dharra, Rupal Aggarwal
Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society · 2024-10
Abstract
Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) presenting with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare clinical entity that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 26-year-old female with symptoms of malaise, fever, and gastrointestinal disturbances, diagnosed with intestinal TB complicated by warm-type AIHA. Despite initial difficulties in diagnosis, treatment with antitubercular therapy led to a significant improvement in symptoms and resolution of hemolysis. This case highlights the importance of considering TB as an underlying cause of AIHA, particularly in endemic regions, and underscores the effectiveness of timely intervention with appropriate therapy.
MeSH terms
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- Tuberculosis
- Medicine
- Anemia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Immunology