RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Marked reactive thrombocytosis in a female with iron deficiency anaemia
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e256738
DO 10.1136/bcr-2023-256738
VO 16
IS 11
A1 Sharma, Vishnu
A1 Bagrodia, Vansh
A1 Modi, Naman
A1 Parchwani, Tanishk
YR 2023
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/16/11/e256738.abstract
AB This case report presents the clinical evaluation and management of a female patient from a rural background who presented with leg pain, headache, weakness and irritability. Initial investigations revealed iron deficiency anaemia accompanied by a significantly elevated platelet count, prompting suspicion of an underlying myeloproliferative neoplastic disorder. However, subsequent genetic testing ruled out these mutations, suggesting a reactive response to iron deficiency anaemia rather than an independent neoplastic process. Treatment was focused on addressing the underlying iron deficiency anaemia, resulting in significant improvement in the patient’s blood profile and resolution of symptoms. Follow-up assessments demonstrated a complete normalisation of the blood profile and platelet counts, further supporting the efficacy of the treatment. This case highlights the importance of considering reactive thrombocytosis in the context of iron deficiency anaemia and emphasises the favourable response achieved through appropriate management strategies.