Abstract
Delayed immune hemolysis can be observed after major ABO-incompatible bone marrow transplants (BMT). The management of these hemolytic episodes includes transfusion of group O red blood cells and increases of immunosuppression. Here we report the case of a 25-year-old patient who developed overt immune hemolysis on day +50 after a HLA-identical ABO-incompatible BMT. To avoid added immunosuppression, erythropoietin was started: an increase in reticulocytes sufficient to maintain hemoglobin despite persistent hemolysis was observed. We conclude that erythropoietin may have a role in the management of delayed-onset hemolysis of major ABO-incompatible BMT, especially when added immunosuppression is undesirable.
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