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RBC autoantibodies in autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome.
Transfusion - 1 Jan 2001
Stroncek D F, Carter L B, Procter J L, Dale J K, Straus S E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Patients with autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) have an autosomal dominant genetic defect that affects lymphocyte apoptosis and is associated with chronic nonmalignant lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and autoimmunity, particularly affecting RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: DATs were performed on 34 consecutive patients with ALPS and 37 of their clinically unaffected...
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