Acute cholinergic dysautonomia

Synonyms

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Overview

Acute cholinergic dysautonomia: A rare condition characterized by the presence of abnormal red blood cells in the bone marrow and blood. The condition is characterized by anemia and generally leads to the development of acute myelogenous leukemia. The acute form has more severe symptoms than the chronic form.

Symptoms

  • Tiredness
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Bone pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Bleeding problems
  • Bleeding gums
  • Bleeding nose
  • Pallor
  • Small pink spots
  • Bruises
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Enlarged liver
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Focal necrosis of spleen
  • Increased gamma globulin levels in blood
  • Positive Coombs test
  • Anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Leukopenia

Resources

  • NIH