Cerebral venous thrombosis after intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Joe James, PV Shiji, Chandni RadhakrishnanIndian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2017 21(12):869-871 A common misconception is that immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) causes only bleeding diathesis. From this case vignette of a young male with ITP who had cerebral venous thrombosis, we highlight the importance of considering venous thrombosis in such patients when they present with focal cerebral signs.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research