Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in a Patient with Probable Ataxia Telangiectasia: A Case Report

Abstract

<strong>Background</strong>: <span>Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is one of the combined immunodeficiency</span> syndromes with immunologic, neurologic, endocrinologic, hepatic and cutaneous abnormalities. Regarding the fact that autoimmune disorders; such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), are not generally expected in the course of AT, we present a patient with an unusual presentation of these two conditions. <span>Case presentation: </span><span>An</span> otherwise seemingly normal girl, who had developed limping at the age of 11 months old, referred to Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, due to pallor and latitude at the age of 3 yrs and was diagnosed with AIHA. After 2 years of therapeutic course she developed ocular telangiectasia and ataxic gate. <span> <br/><strong>Conclusion</strong>: </span><span>This case emphasizes the possibility</span> of ataxia telangiectasia coexistence with autoimmune disorders and must be taken into consideration by physicians.