Autoimmune hemolytic anemia ultrasound
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Irfan Dotani
Overview
Ultrasound of the abdomen is useful in patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia to assess for spleen size and mesenteric thrombosis.
Ultrasound
- Ultrasound of the abdomen can be performed in patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia to assess for spleen size and to assess mesenteric thrombosis.[1]
- These indications are similar to the indications for CT scan, although ultrasound is the preferred initial imaging modality given that ultrasound is less expensive.
- Ultrasound can also be used to assess for deep vein thrombosis, which can occur in patients with active hemolysis, since active hemolysis is a risk factor for thrombosis.
References
- ↑ Tshibwabwa ET, Cannon J, Rice J, Kawooya MG, Sanii R, Mallin R (2016). "Integrating Ultrasound Teaching into Preclinical Problem-based Learning". J Clin Imaging Sci. 6: 38. doi:10.4103/2156-7514.190897. PMC 5041377. PMID 27833780.