Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and neuropathy: A case report and review
- Author:
Nirendra K Rai
;
Achal K Srivastava
;
Shiwani Pahwa
;
Ajay Garg
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Neurology Asia
2012;17(1):63-66
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mononeuropathy multiplex is a rare disorder associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Extrinsic compression due to hematoma, intraneural bleed and immune mediated nerve injury are reported
mechanisms of neuropathy. We report of a case of a girl with recurrent idiopathic thrombocytopenic
purpura with mononeuropathy multiplex, along with a brief review of the mechanism of neuropathies
in asscociation with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
- Full text:P020150707548773457737.pdf
