Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in neurosurgery
Chronic subdural hematoma in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Spontaneous resolution of post-traumatic chronic subdural hematoma is a rare event. Spontaneous resolution is rarer if the subdural hematoma is bilateral. In the literature, this condition is reported mostly in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Yilmaz et al. present a case of spontaneously resolved post-traumatic bilateral chronic subdural hematoma within one month in a 55-year-old male and we discuss the probable mechanisms of pathophysiology in the spontaneous resolution of chronic subdural hematoma 1).
A rare case, that did not require an open surgery, i.e. a case of post-traumatic chronic subdural hematoma spontaneous resolution in a 76-year-old female having sustained a fall without classic head injury. The possibility of conservative treatment is extremely rare in patients with chronic subdural hematoma, but it should be considered based on the patient's neurological and physical condition 2).
Case report from the HGUA
Male, 76 years old Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) Dyslipidemia (DLP) Ex-smoker for 30 years (formerly smoked 2 packs/day, cumulative exposure of 48 pack-years) Former alcohol consumption for over 10 years.
Spontaneous hematomas were evaluated in the Emergency Department 3 years before Mild chronic kidney disease Hepatic steatosis. Chronic pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia in the context of previous alcohol consumption, with multiple admissions for acute pancreatitis. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Iron-deficiency anemia, tubular adenoma in the duodenum, Barrett's esophagus, and inflammatory mucosal changes in the stomach. Anterior ischemic optic neuritis in the right eye Gait disturbance due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) was diagnosed 3 years before, and treated with prednisone and immunoglobulins. A recent change in ITP treatment to Avatrombopag 6 months before.
Current Treatment:
Avatrombopag 20 mg, 1 tablet per day.
Under investigation for lower back pain with functional impairment, showing signs of spondyloarthrosis and mild diffuse lumbar discarthrosis on MRI. Hypercapnic respiratory failure + hypoxemia due to sleep apnea, treated with CPAP. Asymptomatic first-degree atrioventricular block (BAV).
Surgical History:
Exploratory laparotomy for acute pancreatitis, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, hydrocele. Ocular surgeries: Cataract surgery in both eyes. Current Medications: (Each is taken every 24 hours unless otherwise specified)
Amlodipine 5 mg Telmisartan 40 mg Atorvastatin 40 mg Doxazosin extended-release 4 mg Furosemide 40 mg Insulin glulisine Lantus Solostar 50 units Clopidogrel 75 mg Avatrombopag 20 mg (3 tablets every 7 days) Lorazepam 1 mg Amitriptyline 25 mg Allopurinol 100 mg Famciclovir 250 mg (until 06.03.24) Duodart 0.5/0.4 mg Esomeprazole 40 mg Canagliflozin 100 mg
The patient has experienced an accidental fall while walking on the street, falling backward and hitting the back. He denies loss of consciousness, amnesia of the episode, no nausea, no vomiting, and no other symptoms. Upon further questioning of family members, they report multiple episodes of falls with head contusion in the last few months. The patient exhibits a very unstable gait.