Autoimmune hemolytic anemia classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S

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Haemolysis can be intravascular or extravascular.

Intravascular haemolysis
Red blood cell lysis occurs in the circulation as a result of activation of the complement system cascade.

Extravascular haemolysis
Red Blood Cells that are coated with antibodies are specifically recognised in the reticuloendothelial system and destroyed by macrophages.

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  • Cold antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  • Mixed-type autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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