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Doctors, what is the difference between extravascular and intravascular hemolysis?
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See below: Intravascular hemolysis refer to breakdown of red cells in the circulating blood. It the more dangerous of the two types. Extravascular hemolysis occurs when red cells are coated with antibody or complement and are taken up macrophages and destroyed outside the circulating blood. Both cause anemia.
Answered 7/3/2014
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