Multiterritorial strokes in the setting of spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia syndrome

BMJ Case Rep. 2022 Feb 28;15(2):e244143. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244143.

Abstract

We present a case study of a 38-year-old man who developed arterial and venous thrombi, resulting in multiterritorial strokes, a pulmonary embolus and a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in the setting of spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia syndrome.

Keywords: haematology (incl blood transfusion); neurology; stroke.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heparin / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stroke*
  • Thrombocytopenia* / chemically induced
  • Thrombosis*

Substances

  • Heparin