Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type

Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is the most common form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (see this term) defined by the presence of warm autoantibodies against red blood cells (autoantibodies that are active at temperatures between 37-40°C).

Hypersplenism

A malfunctioning of the spleen in which it prematurely destroys red blood cells.


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PMID (PMCID)
17874452
 MALE Middle Aged
Hypersplenism induced by splenic vein ligation.
Garibaldi B, King KE, Jaffe JM, Moliterno AR.
Am J Hematol. 2008;83(3):242-4.
As a result, disease states or procedures that result in hypersplenism would be expected to increase red cell destruction in patients with an underlying warm AIHA.