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Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Overview

Natural History

Natural History

Acute PCH tends to be transient and self-limited, particularly in children. Chronic PCH associated with syphilis resolves after the syphilis is treated with appropriate antibiotics. Chronic idiopathic PCH is usually mild.

Complications

Complications

Prognosis

Prognosis

References

References

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