Thrombocytopaenia and thyroiditis: coincidence?
Thrombocytopaenia can be associated with an autoimmune mechanism. Immune thrombocytopaenia can be associated with thyroid autoimmune disease. The authors present a case of a teenager with a history of thrombocytopaenia who complained of tiredness. Laboratory investigation showed thyroid autoantibodies. The co-existence of thrombocytopaenia and thyroiditis lead to further investigation and antibodies against platelet glycoprotein IIbIIIa were found. This case illustrates the association of the overlap aspects between thyroid and platelet autoimmunity.
['Fonseca|Sara|S|', 'Lacerda|Catarina|C|', 'Ganhão|Ines|I|', 'Castro|Sofia|S|']
D000293:Adolescent D001323:Autoantibodies D005260:Female D006801:Humans D019039:Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex D013921:Thrombocytopenia D013967:Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
haematology (incl blood transfusion) immunology thyroid disease