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Evans Syndrome

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Evans syndrome is the simultaneous occurence of hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia. We present the case of a middle aged male who was admitted for                 hematemesis, was diagnosed with this peculiar syndrome and present a review of current litetrature.


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