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.

Brain abscess

A collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain.

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PMID (PMCID)
11175594	FEMALE	Adult
	[Brain abscess caused by Nocardia sp in immunosuppressed patient].
	Barata CH, Oliveira DA, Colombo AL, Pereira CA. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2000;33(6):609-12.
	Patient with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and thrombocytopenic purpura (Evans Syndrome), treated with immunosuppressive therapy (prednisone and azathioprine) developed brain abscess unresponsive to antimicrobial therapy, in spite of its 23 days duration.