Immune thrombocytopenia associated with tuberculosis – A case report. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Adeel Ahmad; Shahzad, Aamir; Javid, Haleema; Fatima, Tehreem; Yousaf, Zohaib
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 23(2020)
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Immune thrombocytopenia -- Tuberculosis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e01012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Tuberculosis can involve the hematological system and cause anemia, leucopenia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and thrombocytosis. Immune thrombocytopenia related to tuberculosis is rare. We present a case of a 54 years old male patient who was evaluated for isolated asymptomatic thrombocytopenia discovered on routine laboratory investigations. Work up was positive for disseminated tuberculosis. The patient responded to a tapering dose of steroids and anti-tuberculous medications with significant and persistent platelet count improvement.