EC Paediatrics

Thrombocytopenia is common hematological problem in neonates, but persistent low platelet count is rare. 8% of preterm and 6% of all neonates admitted to an NICU with severe thrombocytopenia and a common presenting problem hemorrhage which is difficult in management. A systematic workup will help in arriving at the proper diagnosis and providing accurate management in neonatal sepsis with refractory thrombocytopenia. We report a case of severe refractory thrombocytopenia in a low-birth-weight preterm baby who presented with early onset severe thrombocytopenia associated with repeated sepsis and required multiple platelet transfusions and antibiotics.

Keywords: Neonate; Thrombocytopenia; NICU

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