Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in a child with mucopolysaccharidoses

Abstract

Hematological manifestations in mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are relatively rare. We report a rare presentation of immune thrombocytopenic purpura with recurrent mucosal bleeds in a 5-year-old boy with MPS.

Keywords

• immune thrombocytopenic purpura
• mucopolysaccharidoses
• thrombocytopenia