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

Abstract

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 B12 deficiency. The case is discussed thoroughly. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2012; 6(1): 31-33

Keywords

• Hb E disease
• immune thrombocytopenia
• combined deficiency.