In:
BMJ Case Reports, BMJ, Vol. 14, No. 5 ( 2021-05), p. e242202-
Abstract:
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis has been reported as an uncommon complication of severe COVID-19 disease while thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura has been rarely reported. Here, we are reporting a 21-year-old man who developed a combination of these complications during the hospital stay in the post-COVID-19 recovery period. He presented with fever and bilateral COVID-19-related pneumonia requiring invasive ventilation. His hospital course was complicated by the development of pneumothorax, ventilator-associated pneumonia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. He received remdesivir, IVIG, steroid, fresh frozen plasma and supportive care but had a fatal outcome.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1757-790X
DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2021-242202
Language:
English
Publisher:
BMJ
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2467301-8
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