[Autoimmune hemolytic anemia and Hodgkin's disease]

Abstract

The authors report 2 cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AHA) and Hodgkin disease. The Hodgkin disease often precedes AHA. Most patients are found to have extensive disease; histologic features are classified as being of high grades of malignancy (mixed cellularity and nodular sclerosis types). Anti I, Rh, IgG auto antibody is commonly observed at 37 degrees C. AHA and Hodgkin disease are equally improved by chemotherapy. The prognosis and significance of this pathological association are unclear.