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Extravascular hemolytic transfusion reaction
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Contents
Background
- Occurs days to weeks after transfusion
Clinical Features
- Hemolysis occurs in spleen, liver, and bone marrow
Differential Diagnosis
Transfusion Reaction Types
- Acute
- Delayed
Evaluation
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- Poor response to transfusion
Management
- None necessary; rarely fatal
Disposition
See Also
- Transfusions
- Acute transfusion reaction
- Extravascular hemolytic tranfusion reaction
- Graft-vs-host disease