Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A rare case of recurrent episodes of icterus

In this work we describe a rare case of a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) developed on the background of specific medical history of morbus Gilbert with chronically elevated bilirubin and recurrent attacks of macroscopic haematuria. We focus on a differential diagnosis of the...

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Published in:	Acta Medica Martiniana Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 122 - 128
Main Authors:	Hoferica Jakub, Nosakova Lenka, Uhrik, Peter, Vazanova Diana, Matus, Scur, Chudej Juraj, Banovcin, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Martin De Gruyter Poland 22-12-2022 Sciendo
Subjects:	Abdomen Ambulatory care Anemia Anticoagulants Biopsy Blood Bone marrow Cloning Dehydrogenases Disease Dysphagia Dyspnea Flow cytometry haemolytic anaemia Hemoglobin Hospitalization icterus Iron Kidneys Laboratories Liver Medicine Mutation Pain paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Patients Thromboembolism Thrombosis
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Summary:	In this work we describe a rare case of a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) developed on the background of specific medical history of morbus Gilbert with chronically elevated bilirubin and recurrent attacks of macroscopic haematuria. We focus on a differential diagnosis of the disease, its obstacles, and treatment options.
ISSN:	1335-8421 1338-4139
DOI:	10.2478/acm-2022-0014