Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a hematologic disorder that affects the microcirculation. A 38-year-old woman was first seen with fever, thrombocytopenia, and vaginal bleeding. Pelvic examination revealed massive vaginal necrosis. Hematology consultation resulted in agreement with the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. This is the first reported case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura first seen as vaginal necrosis of which we are aware.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-415 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology |
Volume | 165 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- cocaine
- vaginal necrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology