Severe cutaneous thrombosis with hemorrhagic necrosis in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, chronic acquired clonal stem cell disorder, typically manifesting hemolysis, pancytopenia and thrombosis in various organs. PNH-associated cutaneous thrombosis is extremely rare. Herein, we report a case of severe cutaneous thrombosis with hemorrhagic necrosis in a patient with PNH and review the literature.

Keywords

• Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
• thrombosis
• neutrophilic infiltrate