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Evans syndrome historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

Evans syndrome was first described by Dr. Robert S. Evans, an American physician, in 1951.

Historical Perspective

  • Evans syndrome was first described in 1951 by Dr. Robert S. Evans and colleagues.[1]

References

  1. EVANS RS, TAKAHASHI K, DUANE RT, PAYNE R, LIU C (1951). “Primary thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia; evidence for a common etiology”. AMA Arch Intern Med. 87 (1): 48–65. PMID 14782741.

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