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.

Leukopenia

An abnormal decreased number of leukocytes in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
9081810
FEMALE Adult
[Immune thrombocytopenia, anemia and leukopenia during pregnancy. Successful therapy with extracorporeal immunoadsorption].
Julius U, Patzak A, Schaich M, Ehninger G, Kamin G.
Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1997;122(8):220-4.
The pancytopenia with immune thrombocytopenia, autohaemolytic anaemia and associated leukopenia were classified as Evans syndrome.