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The physical examination findings of hemolytic anemia reflect (1) red blood cell loss and (2) the release of hemoglobin and its breakdown productions into the circulation. Exam findings in hemolytic anemia include: | The physical examination findings of hemolytic anemia reflect (1) red blood cell loss and (2) the release of hemoglobin and its breakdown productions into the circulation. Exam findings in hemolytic anemia include: | ||
*'''[[Jaundice]]''': This is due to Increased serum [[bilirubin]] levels in [[blood]]. Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is first convereted to biliverdin then bilirubin. | *'''[[Jaundice]]'''<ref name="pmid21814401">{{cite journal| author=Alwar V, Shanthala DA, Sitalakshmi S, Karuna RK| title=Clinical patterns and hematological spectrum in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. | journal=J Lab Physicians | year= 2010 | volume= 2 | issue= 1 | pages= 17-20 | pmid=21814401 | doi=10.4103/0974-2727.66703 | pmc=3147080 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21814401 }} </ref>: This is due to Increased serum [[bilirubin]] levels in [[blood]]. Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is first convereted to biliverdin then bilirubin. Jaundice can present as yellow discoloration of the skin or mucus membranes. It is a reflect of indirect (unconjugated) hyperbilirubinemia. | ||
*'''[[Pallor]]''': This occurs due to anemia and loss of oxygen-carrying ability of blood. Pallor can occur in the [[skin]] or [[mucous membrane]] . | *'''[[Pallor]]'''<ref name="pmid21814401">{{cite journal| author=Alwar V, Shanthala DA, Sitalakshmi S, Karuna RK| title=Clinical patterns and hematological spectrum in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. | journal=J Lab Physicians | year= 2010 | volume= 2 | issue= 1 | pages= 17-20 | pmid=21814401 | doi=10.4103/0974-2727.66703 | pmc=3147080 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21814401 }} </ref>: This occurs due to anemia and loss of oxygen-carrying ability of blood. Pallor can occur in the [[skin]] or [[mucous membrane]] . | ||
*'''[[Splenomegaly]]''': In the case of extravascular hemolysis, the spleen can be enlarged. The spleen is the site of destruction of the red blood cells. | *'''[[Splenomegaly]]'''<ref name="pmid21814401">{{cite journal| author=Alwar V, Shanthala DA, Sitalakshmi S, Karuna RK| title=Clinical patterns and hematological spectrum in autoimmune hemolytic anemia. | journal=J Lab Physicians | year= 2010 | volume= 2 | issue= 1 | pages= 17-20 | pmid=21814401 | doi=10.4103/0974-2727.66703 | pmc=3147080 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21814401 }} </ref>: In the case of extravascular hemolysis, the spleen can be enlarged. The spleen is the site of destruction of the red blood cells. The spleen tip is measured in centimeters below the left costal margin. Massive splenomegaly can be readily palpated as a firm left-sided abdominal mass, though this is a rare presentation in the case of hemolytic anemia. Massive splenomegaly is more often seen in conditions in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue like myelofibrosis, during which the compensatory mechanism is extramedullar hematopoiesis in the spleen. | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
The physical examination findings of hemolytic anemia reflect (1) red blood cell loss and (2) the release of hemoglobin and its breakdown productions into the circulation. Exam findings in hemolytic anemia include:
- Jaundice[1]: This is due to Increased serum bilirubin levels in blood. Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is first convereted to biliverdin then bilirubin. Jaundice can present as yellow discoloration of the skin or mucus membranes. It is a reflect of indirect (unconjugated) hyperbilirubinemia.
- Pallor[1]: This occurs due to anemia and loss of oxygen-carrying ability of blood. Pallor can occur in the skin or mucous membrane .
- Splenomegaly[1]: In the case of extravascular hemolysis, the spleen can be enlarged. The spleen is the site of destruction of the red blood cells. The spleen tip is measured in centimeters below the left costal margin. Massive splenomegaly can be readily palpated as a firm left-sided abdominal mass, though this is a rare presentation in the case of hemolytic anemia. Massive splenomegaly is more often seen in conditions in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue like myelofibrosis, during which the compensatory mechanism is extramedullar hematopoiesis in the spleen.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Alwar V, Shanthala DA, Sitalakshmi S, Karuna RK (2010). "Clinical patterns and hematological spectrum in autoimmune hemolytic anemia". J Lab Physicians. 2 (1): 17–20. doi:10.4103/0974-2727.66703. PMC 3147080. PMID 21814401.