Abstract | CONTEXT: CASE REPORT: A newly diagnosed patient with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma developed thrombocytopenic purpura prior to initiation of chemotherapy. Generalized petechiae were present and peripheral smear revealed giant platelets. Drug induced and other thrombotic platelet consuming disorders were ruled out. Her platelets returned to normal after being treated with steroids. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Arvinder Bir, Wiam Bshara, Marina George, Marwan G Fakih |
Journal | JOP : Journal of the pancreas
(JOP)
Vol. 7
Issue 6
Pg. 647-50
(Nov 10 2006)
ISSN: 1590-8577 [Electronic] Italy |
PMID | 17095846
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adenocarcinoma
(blood, complications)
- Blood Platelets
(cytology)
- Female
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms
(pathology, secondary)
- Middle Aged
- Pancreatic Neoplasms
(blood, complications)
- Platelet Count
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic
(complications, diagnosis)
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