Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is characterized by complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis, thrombophilia and Aplastic Anemia (AA). The treatment of PNH has been rebuilt by the anti-C5 eculizumab, which results in transfusion independence in half of the patients, while the others remain severely anemic due C3-mediated extravascular hemolysis and/or concomitant AA. The occurrence of severe AA is a possible event during the course of PNH and eventually hampers the hematological benefit from eculizumab. Treatment options include IST or Bone Marrow Transplantation.
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