title: Eptifibatide induced profound thrombocytopenia in a patient with pelvic malignancy: A case report.
abstract: ► Eptifibatide is associated with profound thrombocytopenia and thrombosis secondary to a HITT-like mechanism associated with drug-dependant antibodies. ► Caution with eptifibatide use is needed in those pre-disposed to hypercoaguability, particularly those with an underlying malignancy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Kathryn C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Squires
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Saketh R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Guntupalli
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Premal H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Thaker
keywords: Integrilin; Neoplasm; Platelets; Thrombus