Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

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What is PNH?

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Topic(s)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Presenter(s)
Caroline Piatek, MD
Dr. Caroline Piatek defined PNH, how PNH is diagnosed, the available treatment options, and side effect management. She also answered questions about PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.)

Caroline Piatek, MD

Institution
Keck Hospital of USC
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
About
Dr. Caroline Piatek is an Associate Professor in the Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She is currently the fellowship director for the USC/LAC+USC Medical Hematology Fellowship Program. Dr. Piatek’s clinical focus is in non-malignant hematology. Her research interests include immune thrombocytopenia, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, cancer-associated thrombosis and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. After earning her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Piatek completed internal medicine residency and hematology/medical

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