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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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Clinical profile of pure red cell aplasia
EA Ashok Kumar1, S Banavali2
1 Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, India
2 Professor of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400012, India
Correspondence Address:
E A Ashok Kumar
Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Suraram, RR Dist. Telangana-500055
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/2321-7006.301965
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Clinical and hematological profiles of twelve patients with Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) are described. It was more common in fifth decade and in males. Eight patients had mild upper respiratory tract infection, eight patients had indigenous drug intake history, eight patients had hepatomegaly, six had splenomegaly and three had palpable lymph nodes. Experience with corticosteroids and immune suppressive agents are described.
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