Unusual presentation of ITP in a young male patient : a management dilemma
Joint Authors
al-Najdi, Bandar Hamad
Abd al-Jalil, Manal Sayyid Ahmad
Source
Issue
Vol. 43, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.766-768, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune acquired bleeding disorder characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia with the absence of a systemic illness.
The usual clinical manifestations of ITP results from increased bleeding tendency and usually include petechiae, purpura and ecchymosis that most commonly affect the upper and lower extremity.
It can also be associated with spontaneous widespread hematomas if platelets count falls < 10,000 u/L.
Paradoxically, ITP has also been suggested to increase the risk of venous thromboembolism.
This poses a clinical challenge especially if anticoagulation is to be initiated.
We present a case of a previously healthy 37 years old male, who presented with a history of exertional dyspnea and palpitations associated with retrosternal chest pain.
CTPA revealed extensive bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE).
Routine blood investigations were unremarkable apart from an isolated thrombocytopenia with a platelet count of 11,000 u/L.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Najdi, Bandar Hamad& Abd al-Jalil, Manal Sayyid Ahmad. 2021. Unusual presentation of ITP in a young male patient : a management dilemma. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 43, no. 4, pp.766-768.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440166
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Najdi, Bandar Hamad& Abd al-Jalil, Manal Sayyid Ahmad. Unusual presentation of ITP in a young male patient : a management dilemma. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 43, no. 4 (Dec. 2021), pp.766-768.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440166
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Najdi, Bandar Hamad& Abd al-Jalil, Manal Sayyid Ahmad. Unusual presentation of ITP in a young male patient : a management dilemma. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2021. Vol. 43, no. 4, pp.766-768.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440166
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 768
Record ID
BIM-1440166