Thyroid disease in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Authors

  • R Maskey Department of Internal Medicine, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,
  • R Sharma Department of Internal Medicine, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,
  • B Sharma Department of Internal Medicine, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,
  • S Upadhaya Department of Pathology, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,
  • SS Dhakal Department of Internal Medicine, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i3.7058

Keywords:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Hyperthyriodism, Autoimmune

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a reduced platelet count with otherwise normal blood cell counts. Autoimmune thyroid disease is not considered a cause of thrombocytopenia. We report a case of autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura associated with hyperthyroidism in which the patient's thrombocytopenia and thyrotoxicosis resolved concomitantly. We recommend testing for hyperthyroidism in all patients with unexplained thrombocytopenia and that family members of patients be evaluated, screened, and observed for thrombocytopenia and hyperthyroidism.

Health Renaissance; September-December 2012; Vol 10 (No.3);254-255

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i3.7058

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Published

2012-11-13

How to Cite

Maskey, R., Sharma, R., Sharma, B., Upadhaya, S., & Dhakal, S. (2012). Thyroid disease in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Health Renaissance, 10(3), 254–255. https://doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i3.7058

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Case Reports