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.

Vomiting

Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic contractions.


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PMID (PMCID)
15526099
MALE Adult
Cerebral venous thrombosis in a patient with Evans syndrome: a rare association.
Yilmaz S, Oren H, Irken G, Turker M, Yilmaz E, Ada E.
Ann Hematol. 2005;84(2):124-6.
A 19-year-old male patient with Evans syndrome was admitted to the hospital with the complaints of headache, convulsive seizure, and vomiting.