A Rare Case of Evans Syndrome in a Patient With Ulcerative Colitis

Authors

Kok Hoe ChanFollow
Su Lin Lim
Gowthami Are
Theodore DaCosta, New York Medical College
Hamid S. Shaaban, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.14740/gr1316

Journal Title

Gastroenterology Research

First Page

158

Last Page

160

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2020

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Evans syndrome (ES) is an autoimmune condition that presents with two or more cytopenias, which includes simultaneous or sequential development of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The association of ES with ulcerative colitis (UC) was only reported once in the literature. Herein, we present a case of a 66-year-old male patient with a history of UC, who was diagnosed with ES secondary to UC, for which he was treated with steroids. Recognizing this rare association is important as prompt treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin and steroids will improve the prognosis and reduce the risk of complications.

Recommended Citation

Chan, K. H., Lim, S. L., Are, G., DaCosta, T., & Shaaban, H. S. (2020). A Rare Case of Evans Syndrome in a Patient With Ulcerative Colitis. Gastroenterology Research, 13 (4), 158-160. https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1316