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Case Reports
. 2020 Aug 16;12(8):e9791.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.9791.

Paying in Blood: A Case of Thrombocytopenia in Covid-19

Jahanzeb Malik  1 , Muhammad Javaid  1 , Omaid Majedi  1 , Uzma Ishaq  2 , Tayyaba Zahid  1
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Case Reports

Paying in Blood: A Case of Thrombocytopenia in Covid-19

Jahanzeb Malik et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily involves the respiratory system. Consumptive coagulopathy is seen in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multi-organ failure (MOF). Usually, only severely sick patients develop mild thrombocytopenia. We present a case of mildly symptomatic young adult, presenting with severe thrombocytopenia. She responded well to corticosteroids.

Keywords: covid 19; covid associated thrombocytopenia; thrombocytopenia.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Megakaryocyte was identified on bone marrow aspirate at 100x power
Figure 2
Figure 2. Multiple megakaryocytes are seen (Black arrows) on bone marrow aspirate at 10x power
Figure 3
Figure 3. Megakaryocytosis confirmed on bone marrow trephine biopsy. This slide shows numerous megakaryocytes (Black arrows).
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