A Complex Case of Haemoglobin E Disease with Immune Thrombocytopenia and Combined Iron, Folate and Vit B12 Deficiency

Md Sirazul Islam, Tashmim Farhana Dipta, Gazi Sharmin Sultana
2013 Ibrahim Medical College Journal  
This is a case report of a 13 years old indigenous 'Garo' girl who presented with purpuric spots and ecchymotic patches all over the body with menorrhagia, mild jaundice, severe anaemia, marked thrombocytopenia, moderate neutrophil leucocytosis and reticulocytosis. Investigations revealed this as a complex case of Haemoglobin E disease with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and combined iron, folate and vitamin B 12 deficiency. The case is discussed thoroughly. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2012; 6(1): 31-33
doi:10.3329/imcj.v6i1.14723 fatcat:ygz3cttoyvfwjk7zo6s2mbjyai