What is Evans syndrome?

➢ In approximately 1% of cases, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and ITP coexist, a condition referred to as Evans syndrome. ➢ Evans syndrome is the presence of simultaneous or sequential direct Coombs-positive autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in conjunction with immunemediated thrombocytopenia, with no known underlying etiology Include: Thrombocytopenia Anemia Neutropenia Pancytopenia