An extremely uncommon complication of ITP: Spontaneous rupture of an ovarian follicle cyst and massive intra-abdominal bleeding

Yilmaz S., Demircioglu F., Turker M., Oren H., Cakmakci H., Irken G.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, cilt.28, sa.11, ss.755-756, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/01.mph.0000243653.41185.3f
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.755-756
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, children, hemorrhagic follicle cyst, massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage, IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA, CONGENITAL AFIBRINOGENEMIA, HEMORRHAGE, MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN, PATIENT, GIRL
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura usually presents with minor bleeding such as petechia and purpura. Rarely, life-threatening events as intracranial and intra-abdominal bleedings can be seen. We would like to present a rare case diagnosed as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, presenting with abdominal pain and paleness. In this 17-year-old female patient, extensive abdominal sensitivity was revealed on physical examination and massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage secondary to distended ovarian follicle rupture was seen on ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography. The case was treated successfully with intravenous immunoglobin, thrombocyte suspension, and pulse methylprednisolone.