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

Hoferica Jakub; Nosakova Lenka; Uhrik Peter; Vazanova Diana; Scur Matus; Chudej Juraj; Banovcin Peter

doi:10.2478/acm-2022-0014

Abstract

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.

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

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