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An elderly gentleman develops purpura all over body 7 days after anterior resection for carcinoma colon. He was found to have platelet count of 10,000 with normal WBC and Hb. Coagulation was normal. He was given 4 units of packed RBCs during surgery and was on LMWH prophylaxis for VTE. What is to be done?

a. Platelet transfusion

b. Corticosteroids

c. High dose IVIg

d. Stop heparin and start on Warfarin/Fondaporinux

Pramiti Kumari Answered question August 24, 2024