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Dapsone‐Induced Heinz Body Hemolytic Anemia: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Patients who develop acute anemia, without evidence of blood loss, should have a hemolysis workup including a medication review in case this could be contributing. In our patient's case, workup was significant for Heinz body hemolytic anemia due to home dapsone. Patient's anemia ultimately resolved with drug cessation.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70430

Authors: Tyler Edwards, Monica Montes‐Rivera, Lucy Fu

Institutions: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820