A rare case report on Glanzmann thrombasthenia

[1] It is believed to be caused by a defect in chromosome 17, which codes for the platelet aIIbb3 (GPIIb/IIIa) integrin family receptor, thereby preventing platelets from performing its functions when bleeding occurs. [...]over 500 cases have been reported most of which are from certain ethnic group...

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Published in:National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology pharmacy and pharmacology, 2017, Vol.7 (12), p.1-1292
Main Authors: Cherian, Somy, Thomas, Preenumol, PR, Roshni
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Blood
Blood platelets
Bone marrow
Case reports
Family medical history
Flow cytometry
Males
Medical imaging
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Pain
Patients
Tomography
Ulcers
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Summary:[1] It is believed to be caused by a defect in chromosome 17, which codes for the platelet aIIbb3 (GPIIb/IIIa) integrin family receptor, thereby preventing platelets from performing its functions when bleeding occurs. [...]over 500 cases have been reported most of which are from certain ethnic groups. CASE REPORT A 28-year-old gentleman presented with complaints of malena, epigastric pain, and generalized weakness for which he was evaluated and was found to have anemia and transfused with packed red blood cell. The patient was treated accordingly with stool softeners, antibiotics, packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion, tranexamic acid, and iron supplements.
ISSN:2320-4672
2231-3206
DOI:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0724319072017