Evans Syndrome — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Pediatric autoimmune hemolytic anemia is associated with a high incidence of underlying immune disorders.
Harris Emily M et al. — Blood advances (13 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42392173/
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Sirolimus for refractory/relapsed warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia and Evans syndrome: a prospective study.
Wang Qi et al. — Blood advances (22 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42263666/
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Neurologic complications of Evans syndrome.
Thaker Rina R et al. — BMJ case reports (5 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42700973/
- 4.
Diffuse Alveolar Damage in a Patient with Evans Syndrome: A Rare Pulmonary Complication
Vishwas Goyal et al. — Annals of Interventional Pulmonology (26 August 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5005/annalsofip-11045-a-0048.14
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Sirolimus is effective for paediatric Evans syndrome and secondary autoimmune cytopenias: A retrospective cohort study.
McNeill Maggie et al. — British journal of haematology (26 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42655953/
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Evans Syndrome
Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the body's own blood cells, usually the red cells and platelets, and sometimes the white cells as well. This can cause anaemia, tiredness, easy bruising, bleeding and infections. It may occur on its own or alongside another immune or blood disorder. Treatment usually involves steroids and other medicines that calm the immune system, with long-term monitoring.
Most Recent Research
Pediatric autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a heterogeneous disease with significant morbidity due to the underlying condition and its treatment. Evidence-based guidelines for evaluation and management are lacking. Data from 399 patients with AIHA followed at 15 pediatric centers were collected to identify factors associated with secondary diagnoses, recurrent/chronic course, therapeutic efficacy, and mortality. Most had AIHA associated with secondary diagnoses including Evans syndrome (142/385 [37%]), other autoimmunity (86/392 [22%]), and inborn errors of immunity (IEI; 68/379 [18%]). Of 305 patients tested, 82% had abnormal functional immune results. Genetic testing for IEI was performed in 109 of 348 patients (31%), with pathogenic findings identified in 32% of those tested. Patients with IEI or other autoimmunity more frequently had abnormal immunoglobulin and complement testing. Prevalence of IEI was not different between those presenting with and without infection. The median number of treatments for the first AIHA episode was 2 (range, 0-17). Of those with warm AIHA, 31% received steroid-sparing therapy during the first episode. Patients with recurrent AIHA (42%) had a higher rate of abnormal immune tests (odds ratio [OR], 2.29; P = .012), Evans syndrome (OR, 4.85; P< .001), IEI (OR, 3.88; P< .001), and other autoimmune disorders (OR, 3.29; P< .001). With a median follow-up of 4.9 years (range, 0-19.4), 72 of 257 (28%) with warm AIHA continued to have active disease on treatment. Of the 399 patients, 10 died, all of whom had secondary diagnoses. Expansive immune evaluation, monitoring, and targeted treatments directed at immune diagnoses are needed for pediatric AIHA, highlighting the need for evidence-based pediatric AIHA guidelines.
Common Questions
What is Evans Syndrome?
Evans syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the body's own blood cells, usually the red cells and platelets, and sometimes the white cells as well. This can cause anaemia, tiredness, easy bruising, bleeding and infections. It may occur on its own or alongside another immune or blood disorder. Treatment usually involves steroids and other medicines that calm the immune system, with long-term monitoring.
How many clinical trials are available for Evans Syndrome?
RareWays currently indexes 9 clinical trials for Evans Syndrome, of which 5 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Evans Syndrome come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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