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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Primary Cold Agglutinin Disease Treated with Endovascular Aortic Repair

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare and autoimmune hemolytic disorder caused by the presence of cold-reacting autoantibodies against red blood cells. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening condition. This report describes an 83-year-old man with AAA who was diagnosed with primary CAD 9 years before undergoing AAA surgery. The patient underwent successful endovascular aortic repair. Temporary hemolytic anemia and exacerbation of jaundice were observed postoperatively despite strict temperature control. Red blood cell and haptoglobin transfusions may prevent fatal hemolytic anemia, renal disorders, embolism, and systemic complications.

Source: Annals of Vascular Diseases

DOI: 10.3400/avd.cr.24-00107

Authors: Shinichi Tanaka, Takahiro Ohmine, Ryota Imanaka, Takashi Maeda

Institution: Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $226