Púrpura trombocitopénica en mujer adulta
Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int
; 3(1)mar. 2016.
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RESUMEN
Se presenta el caso de una mujer adulta mayor, previamente sana, que ingresa con antecedente de cuadro confusional, debilidad generalizada, cambio de coloración de piel y mucosas, síntomas gastrointestinales y fiebre. En estudios de imagen no se evidencian lesiones encefálicas. Ante cuadro clínico y hallazgos laboratoriales se realiza frotis de sangre periférica, confirmándose diagnóstico de púrpura trombocitopénica trombótica. Se indica plasmaféresis, sin embargo, la paciente no responde a la terapia y fallece.
ABSTRACT
This is the case of old adult woman, previously healthy, admitted with history of confusion symptoms, general weakness, change of skin and mucous color, gastrointestinal symptoms and fever. Medical imaging studies do not show evidences of encephalic lesions. Considering the clinical symptoms and laboratory findings, a smear of peripheral blood is made confirming a diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Although plasmapheresis is indicated, the patient does not respond to the therapy and die.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
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Es
Journal:
Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int
Journal subject:
Medicina Interna
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PromoÆo da Sa£de
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Sa£de Hol¡stica
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Paraguay
Country of publication:
Paraguay