Life-Threatening Thrombocytopenia Following Intravenous Contrast Media Infusion
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 158-161, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Radiocontrast media-induced acute severe thrombocytopenia is a very rare complication and potentially life-threatening. Here, we report the case of a 63-year-old male patient with severe acute thrombocytopenia following first exposure to intravenous non-ionic contrast media without immediate allergic reactions. His platelet count dropped from 107000/µL to 2000/µL after six hours of radiocontrast infusion. After administration of corticosteroid and transfusion of platelet concentrates, the platelet count returned gradually to normal within 5 days. To the best of our knowledge, non-ionic contrast media-induced isolated acute severe thrombocytopenia following no signs or symptoms of immediate allergic reaction has never been described.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Platelet Count
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Thrombocytopenia
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Acute Disease
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Contrast Media
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Administration, Intravenous
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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