[Severe thrombocytosis and leukocytosis associated with iron deficiency anaemia: a case-report]

Rev Med Interne. 2008 Aug;29(8):662-5. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.01.006. Epub 2008 Mar 4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Reactive thrombocytosis (secondary thrombocytosis) is frequent and typically moderate. We report a case of extreme thrombocytosis and leukocytosis secondary to an iron deficiency anemia. A 21-year-old woman is admitted in emergency department for acute headache. Biological assessment reveals a severe microcytic anaemia (5.4 g/dL) with thrombocytosis (2500 giga/L) and leukocytosis (35 giga/L) leading to multiple diagnosis hypotheses. Finally, biological evaluation concludes to a diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia related to insufficient oral intake and menorrhagia. Reactive hyperleukocytosis and thrombocytosis rapidly resolved with iron supplementation. This case is a reminder that iron deficiency-related thrombocytosis can sometimes be severe. However, the associated reactive leukocytosis is quite exceptional.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukocytosis / etiology*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thrombocytosis / etiology*