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Rapid resolution of EPO-induced pure red cell aplasia after a course of immunoadsorption therapy using protein a columns

Westerlund, P ; Kurkus, Jan LU and Segelmark, Mårten LU (2005) In American Journal of Kidney Diseases 45(6). p.97-99
Abstract
Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare, but important, complication of erythropoietin (EPO) replacement therapy in patients with renal disease. There is no consensus about the best way to treat this condition; however, recent reports indicated that immunosuppressive therapy is beneficial. We report a patient with EPO-induced PRCA treated with a regimen initially designed for antifactor VIII antibodies in patients with hemophilia. This regimen consists of immunoadsorption therapy using protein A columns, followed by oral prednisolone and single bolus infusions of intravenous immunoglobulin G and cyclophosphamide. Shortly after the course, a swift and rapid increase in reticulocyte count was evident; the patient became transfusion... (More)
Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare, but important, complication of erythropoietin (EPO) replacement therapy in patients with renal disease. There is no consensus about the best way to treat this condition; however, recent reports indicated that immunosuppressive therapy is beneficial. We report a patient with EPO-induced PRCA treated with a regimen initially designed for antifactor VIII antibodies in patients with hemophilia. This regimen consists of immunoadsorption therapy using protein A columns, followed by oral prednisolone and single bolus infusions of intravenous immunoglobulin G and cyclophosphamide. Shortly after the course, a swift and rapid increase in reticulocyte count was evident; the patient became transfusion independent and has remained so during 2 years of follow-up. By means of this report, we wish to encourage others to consider this option when first-line treatments fail. (Less)
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immunoadsorption, protein A, erythropoietin (EPO), pure red cell aplasia
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American Journal of Kidney Diseases
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45
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6
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97 - 99
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Elsevier
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1523-6838
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10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.03.011
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English
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  author       = {{Westerlund, P and Kurkus, Jan and Segelmark, Mårten}},
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  series       = {{American Journal of Kidney Diseases}},
  title        = {{Rapid resolution of EPO-induced pure red cell aplasia after a course of immunoadsorption therapy using protein a columns}},
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