Acquired pure red cell aplasia

Definition

This refers to a chronic and acquired type of anaemia affecting the precursors to red blood cells but not to white blood cells. In Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA), the bone marrow ceases to produce red blood cells.

Exclusions

• Aplastic anaemia with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobulinuria (4B4Y)

4 subordinate codes

• 3A61.0Acute acquired pure red cell aplasia
• 3A61.1Chronic acquired pure red cell aplasia
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Pure red cell aplasia

• 3A60Congenital pure red cell aplasia
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified