Meeting
Abstract Number: 98
SHM Converge 2021
Background: Prior case reports and case-series reports have shown an association between Opioid use disorder and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). However, clinical data regarding Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura co-existing with Opioid use disorder are still lacking in the literature. We aim to study patient characteristics, epidemiology, co-morbidities, and clinical outcomes in these patients. Methods: We analyzed […]
Abstract Number: 608
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 77-year-old female with a history of hypertension and osteoporosis presented to the emergency department with dizziness, fatigue, decreased oral intake, and weakness for a few weeks. She also reported blurry vision and paresthesias in her lower extremities. Physical examination including a neurological examination was normal. Laboratory tests revealed a severe macrocytic anemia […]