Publications by authors named "Hashem Elessawy"
Article Synopsis
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder resulting in low platelet counts, leading to symptoms like bleeding and bruising.
- A 32-year-old woman with no visible signs of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented with severe thrombocytopenia, anemia, and bleeding, prompting further investigation.
- Her diagnosis of SLE was confirmed after high-dose steroid treatment improved her platelet count and lab tests showed elevated anti-nuclear antibodies, emphasizing the need to consider autoimmune causes in similar cases.
