Faculty mentor/PI email address
tdu@virtua.org
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Keywords
cold agglutinin disease, autoimmune hemolytic disease, diagnosis, clinical management, anemia, hematology
IRB or IACUC Protocol Number
G26063
Date of Presentation
5-6-2026 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Cold agglutinin disease is a rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) characterized by complement-mediated hemolysis triggered by cold temperatures. Because of its rarity and variable presentation, cold agglutinin disease is frequently underrecognized, often leading to extensive and sometimes unnecessary diagnostic evaluations. By recognizing cold agglutinin disease as a differential diagnosis in patients with recurrent admissions for hemolysis, clinicians can avoid unnecessary workups, consults, and distress for their patients.
Disciplines
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases | Immune System Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences
Cold Agglutinin Disease A Case on Diagnostic Pitfalls and Decision-Making Strategy
Cold agglutinin disease is a rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) characterized by complement-mediated hemolysis triggered by cold temperatures. Because of its rarity and variable presentation, cold agglutinin disease is frequently underrecognized, often leading to extensive and sometimes unnecessary diagnostic evaluations. By recognizing cold agglutinin disease as a differential diagnosis in patients with recurrent admissions for hemolysis, clinicians can avoid unnecessary workups, consults, and distress for their patients.