EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia in a case of liver cirrhosis.
Pseudothrombocytopenia (PTCP) is the consequence of an EDTA-activated platelet agglutination, resulting in a spuriously low platelet count. We report the case of a 54-year-old man with EDTA-dependent PTCP associated with liver cirrhosis. He couldn't undergo endoscopic examination and dental care for two years because of a previous diagnosis of severe thrombocytopenia secondary to liver cirrhosis. Lack of PTCP recognition may lead the physician to misdiagnosis and mismanagement of the patient.
Matarazzo
M
M
Department of Internal Medicine, Federico II University Medical School, Naples, Italy.
Conturso
V
V
Di Martino
M
M
Chiurazzi
F
F
Guida
G
G
Morante
R
R
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010976:Platelet Count / Q000187:drug effects; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D004492:Edetic Acid