The destruction of erythrocytes in MAHA is primarily the result of what mechanism?
A) Extravascular hemolysis
B) Loss of membrane proteins
C) Complement-mediated hemolysis
D) DIC

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Extravascular hemolysis is the primary mechanism for the destruction of erythrocytes in Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA). This condition involves the fragmentation of red blood cells as they pass through small, damaged vessels, leading to their premature destruction by the reticuloendothelial system, mainly in the spleen.

The Destruction of Erythrocytes in MAHA Is Primarily the Result