Evans syndrome

A rare chronic hematologic disorder characterized by the simultaneous or sequential association of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA; a disorder in which auto-antibodies are directed against red blood cells causing anemia of varying degrees of severity) with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP; a coagulation disorder in which auto-antibodies are directed against platelets causing hemorrhagic episodes) and occasionally autoimmune neutropenia, in the absence of a known underlying etiology.

Hyperthyroidism

An abnormality of thyroid physiology characterized by excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (i.e., T4) and/or 3,3',5-triiodo-L-thyronine zwitterion (i.e., triiodothyronine or T3).


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26150183
 FEMALE Adult
A Case of a TSH-secreting Pituitary Adenoma Associated with Evans' Syndrome.
Yasuda A, Seki T, Oki M, Takagi A, Inomoto C, Nakamura N, Atsumi H, Baba T, Matsumae M, Sasaki N, Suzuki Y, Fukagawa M.
Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 2015;40(2):44-50.
Recently, several cases of Evans' syndrome were associated with hyperthyroidism caused by autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Graves' disease, suggesting that these 2 conditions may have a common immunological basis.
26150183
 FEMALE Adult
A Case of a TSH-secreting Pituitary Adenoma Associated with Evans' Syndrome.
Yasuda A, Seki T, Oki M, Takagi A, Inomoto C, Nakamura N, Atsumi H, Baba T, Matsumae M, Sasaki N, Suzuki Y, Fukagawa M.
Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 2015;40(2):44-50.
To the best of our knowledge, there is no case report of Evans' syndrome associated with hyperthyroidism due to TSHoma.
26150183
 FEMALE Adult
A Case of a TSH-secreting Pituitary Adenoma Associated with Evans' Syndrome.
Yasuda A, Seki T, Oki M, Takagi A, Inomoto C, Nakamura N, Atsumi H, Baba T, Matsumae M, Sasaki N, Suzuki Y, Fukagawa M.
Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 2015;40(2):44-50.
Thus, early treatment for hyperthyroidism is necessary in TSHomas because of the possibility that thyroid hormone normalization may prevent the development of Evans' syndrome.