Complete recovery of deep venous thrombosis from Coombs (+) Thrombotic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Case report
Abstract
Catheter-related DVT under the setting of TTP or TTP recovery stage may
be presented as a more fulminant form. Certain guidelines for
anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy for thrombosis early should be
further established. We present here a case of a patient presented with
Comb (+) TTP and developed catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis
(DVT). The patient was firstly diagnosed with Evans syndrome. However,
he was refractory to a methylprednisolone pulse therapy with a
combination of platelet transfusion and eventually developed
microangiopathy of central nerve system. The immediate start of PEX
(1500ml/d) induced a complete remission of acquired TTP and
disappearance of neurological signs and symptoms. However, external
iliac and femoro-popliteal venous thrombosis was diagnosed subsequently,
inferior vena cava filter (IVC) filter was immediately planting
accompanied with anticoagulation therapy. Meanwhile, PEX session was
sustained as well as oral anticoagulant (rivaroxaban). 14 days later,
the patient got full recovery. Our report aims at raising awareness of
Catheter-related DVT under the setting of TTP should be cautious. It is
necessary to start anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy for
thrombosis early, especially in such cases when PLT count >
50×109/L.