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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… Click to show full 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.
Journal Title: IDCases
Year Published: 2021
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