Post-partum Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura with Puerperal Sepsis- A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-partum TTP is an uncommon thrombotic microangiopathy affecting about 1 in 200,000 pregnancies in contrast to preeclampsia and HUS, which have been reported commonly.

Case presentation

We report a case of a postpartum TTP following purpureal sepsis. The patient was brought with per vaginal bleed, vomiting, chest pain, yellow discoloration of sclera, and abdominal discomfort following a spontaneous vaginal delivery two days back at a hospital.

Clinical findings and investigations

The workup revealed anemia and thrombocytopenia with deranged PT/INR. The renal profile deteriorated over one day and she also developed psychosis. Additionally, schistocytes were observed on the peripheral blood smear.

Interventions and outcome

The patient was subseque

SUBMITTER: Majid B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793132 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature