Mayer's False Hemoglobinuria

Mayer's false hemoglobinuria is a rare blood disease that was first described by the German physician Mayer in the 20th century.

The main symptom of this disease is an increased level of hemoglobin in the urine, which turns it brown or black. This occurs due to increased permeability of red blood cells, causing hemoglobin to leak into the urine.

The causes of false hemoglobinuria are not completely clear. It is believed that this may be due to disturbances in the complement system, autoimmune reactions or genetic defects.

Diagnosis is based on the detection of hemoglobinuria and is confirmed by special laboratory tests.

The main treatments include immunosuppressive therapy, red blood cell transfusion, and folic acid supplementation. The prognosis with timely treatment is usually favorable.

Thus, Mayer's false hemoglobinuria is a rare blood disease manifested by hemoglobinuria, which can be successfully treated with proper diagnosis and therapy.