Intravenous contrast medium (ICM) rarely induces anaphylactic reactions, including urticaria, hypotension and respiratory failure. Even the most modern ICM may cause such adverse events. Thrombocytopenia has been reported as an extreme rare consequence of ICM. Here we report on a case of a 72-year-old male patient with a self-limiting severe acute thrombocytopenia following administration of intravenous non-ionic low-osmolarity contrast medium. No such low platelet count has ever been reported. We also present a review of the literature.
Aged ; Comorbidity ; Contrast Media/*administration & dosage/*adverse effects/chemistry ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Injections, Intravenous ; Kidney Diseases/radiography ; Male ; Osmolar Concentration ; Thrombocytopenia/*chemically induced ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Triiodobenzoic Acids/*administration & dosage/*adverse effects/chemistry