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.

Nonproductive cough

A cough that does not produce phlegm or mucus.


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PMID (PMCID)
11786723
MALE
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia associated with Evans syndrome.
Maiz L, Munoz A, Maldonado S, Pacheco A, Lamas A, Fogue L.
Respiration. 2001;68(6):631-4.
We describe the case of a 4-year-old child diagnosed with IDDM and Evans syndrome who presented malaise, fever and nonproductive cough for several months.