Anaemia - Haemolytic Anaemia - MAHA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MAHA?
A
Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia - small blood vessels have structural abnormalities resulting in haemolysis of RBCs (like an intravascular paper shredder).
2
Q
Aetiology of MAHA (5).
A
Secondary to :
- Haemolytic Uraemia Syndrome (HUS).
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP).
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Cancer.