A Case of Posttransfusion Purpura with Severe Refractory Thrombocytopenia but No Cutaneous Manifestations
Posttransfusion purpura is a serious adverse effect of transfusion due to HPA-antibodies. A young female was diagnosed with acute leukaemia, and treatment commenced. Severe thrombocytopenia ensued. No platelet increment was achieved despite transfusions with buffy coat, HLA-compatible, and HPA-1a ne...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Hematology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8187659 |