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- The study focuses on Thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome, which involves the absence of radii bones, presence of both thumbs, and low platelet count in patients.
- It presents the experiences of three patients with TAR, noting the diverse clinical issues they faced and emphasizing their management.
- The authors recommend using long-term central venous catheters to alleviate the discomfort caused by multiple vein punctures, ultimately aiming to enhance the patients’ quality of life.
Article Abstract
Aim: Thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome is characterised by bilateral absence of the radii in the presence of both thumbs and hypomegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia. We report our experience of three patients affected by TAR syndrome presenting with different clinical manifestations focusing on the management of these patients.
Methods And Results: We propose the use of long-term central venous catheters to reduce discomfort because of repeated vein punctures in search for a venous access, rendered difficult by upper limbs abnormalities.
Conclusions: It is important to improve the quality of life of affected patients.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02069.x | DOI Listing |
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