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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Evans syndrome in conjunction with rheumatoid arthritis and SLE: A unique case of autoimmune intersection.

Hashim Talib Hashim, Ahmed Dheyaa Al-Obaidi, Nabeel Al-Fatlawi, Karrar Hussein Hassan, Azhar Kareem Al-Asadi, Afrah Majeed Ahmed Al-Rihaymee, Reem Al-Obiade, Meelad Joffrey, Sajjad Ghanim Al-Badri, Abdullah Al-Awad

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Hashim Talib HashimResearch Department, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, College of Medicine, Karbala, Iraq.
Ahmed Dheyaa Al-ObaidiDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Nabeel Al-FatlawiDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Karrar Hussein HassanDeparment of Internal Medicine, Al-Nassiryah Teaching Hospital, Nassiryah, Iraq.
Azhar Kareem Al-AsadiDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Afrah Majeed Ahmed Al-RihaymeeCollege of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, Iraq.
Reem Al-ObiadeDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Meelad JoffreyBDS, University of Baghdad, College of Dentistry, Baghdad, Iraq.
Sajjad Ghanim Al-BadriDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.
Abdullah Al-AwadDeparment of Internal Medicine, University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Abstract

Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), often linked with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We present a case of a 25-year-old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who presented with new SLE symptoms, including left-sided weakness, pallor, and a photosensitive rash. Laboratory tests confirmed Evans syndrome, and MRI showed a cerebral infarction. Treatment with corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, and mycophenolate mofetil led to significant improvement. This case highlights the complexity of managing Evans syndrome in patients with coexisting autoimmune diseases like RA and SLE, emphasizing the need for early and aggressive treatment.

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AutoimmuneEvans syndromeImmunosuppressive agentsLupusRheumatoidThrombocytopenia

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