Refractory autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and ulcerative colitis: A case report

Figure 1 Findings of colonoscopy. A: Descending colon show multiple superficial ulcers and nodular hyperplasia; B: Sigmoid colon show scattered diffuse erosion of the colonic mucosa; C: Rectal mucosa show scattered diffuse erosion of the colonic mucosa.

Figure 2 Findings of sigmoid colon biopsy specimens. A: Histopathological findings of specimens [hematoxylin and eosin (HE), × 40)] with diffuse lymphocytic infiltration, irregular surface epithelium; B: Histopathological findings of specimens (HE, × 40) with diffuse lymphocytic infiltration, visible cryptitis, a crypt abscess, and distorted crypt structure.

Figure 3 Clinical response to therapies. MP: Methylprednisolone; IG: Immunoglobulin; RBC: Red blood cell; CTX: Cyclophosphamide; PE: Plasma exchange.