BRIEF REPORT
Immune hemolysis secondary to injection of contrast medium
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) is a rare but sometimes severe side effect.
CASE REPORT
We describe the case of a 32-year-old patient who presented a cardiovascular collapse and a severe hemolysis secondary to the injection of iomeprol, a contrast medium, after a carcinologic surgery.
RESULTS
The evolution was favorable after blood transfusion and short catecholamine support. The biology showed drug-dependent antibodies after incubation with iomeprol.
CONCLUSION
This case is the second report of DIIHA with iomeprol.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have disclosed no conflicts of interest.
