Title of article :
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPAENIC PURPURA IN A PATIENT PRESENTING WITH SICKLE CELL –HEMOGLOBIN S DISEASE VASOOCCLUSIVE CRISES AND ACUTE CHEST SYNDROME
Author/Authors :
AL-JUHANI, NASSER RAJALLAH King Abdulaziz Hospital and Oncology Center - Althager Hospital - Department of Endocrinology, Saudi Arabia , AYYUB, MUHAMMAD King Abdul Aziz Hospital - Department of Internist and Gastroenterology, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
The association of sickle cell disease (SCA) vaso-occlusive crises and Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) has been rarely described. Here we report a case of sickle cell – haemoglobin S disease (HbSS) in which a patient presented with painful vaso-occlusive crises and acute chest syndrome and TTP which was a diagnostic challenge. We also conducted a Medline search to review reported cases previously.
Keywords :
Sickle cell disease , Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , vaso , occlusive crises , Acute chest syndrome.
Journal title :
BioMedica
Journal title :
BioMedica
