A Rare Case of Triple-Negative Essential Thrombocythemia in a Young Postsplenectomy Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge
Joint Authors
Idowu, Modupe
Akcan, Tugce
Strati, Paolo
Yan, Melissa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The distinction between primary and reactive thrombocytosis by bone marrow histology is very important.
Reactive thrombocytosis, the most common cause of thrombocytosis, can be expected in postsplenectomy states; however, close hematological evaluation of prolonged thrombocytosis is essential to identify patients who may have an underlying myeloproliferative neoplasm.
We report a 37-year-old woman who was found to have portal, mesenteric, and splenic vein thrombosis with thrombocytosis, two months after she had a splenectomy for spontaneous splenic rupture.
Other reactive conditions and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) were excluded, and subsequently, the diagnosis of triple-negative essential thrombocythemia (ET) was established by bone marrow histology.
This case of primary thrombocythemia following splenectomy in a young patient illustrates some of the diagnostic difficulties associated with postsplenectomy thrombocytosis.
Continuing reports of anecdotal experiences in managing similar complex scenarios is essential and remains the only reference for clinicians facing these rare conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Akcan, Tugce& Strati, Paolo& Yan, Melissa& Idowu, Modupe. 2018. A Rare Case of Triple-Negative Essential Thrombocythemia in a Young Postsplenectomy Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144096
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Akcan, Tugce…[et al.]. A Rare Case of Triple-Negative Essential Thrombocythemia in a Young Postsplenectomy Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144096
American Medical Association (AMA)
Akcan, Tugce& Strati, Paolo& Yan, Melissa& Idowu, Modupe. A Rare Case of Triple-Negative Essential Thrombocythemia in a Young Postsplenectomy Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Hematology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144096
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144096