Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA)

Etiology:

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Malignant hypertension

  1. Pathogenesis:

Small vessel platelet-rich thrombi → Shearing of RBCs → Schistocytes

RBC fragmentation → Hemolysis → Anemia

  1. Clinical Features:

Hemolytic anemia

Thrombocytopenia

Organ dysfunction (kidney, CNS, heart)

Schistocytes on peripheral smear

  1. Treatment:

Plasma exchange (TTP)

Supportive care (HUS, DIC)

Manage underlying condition

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