Extreme thrombocytosis and ANCA-associated vasculitis in an adult patient: a case report
Although the clinical features of ANCA-associated vasculitis were typical, the presence of extreme thrombocytosis may indicate a heightened inflammatory response and deserves careful evaluation. Early recognition and prompt treatment are essential to prevent irreversible organ damage and other complications.
Authors
- Carlos A. Jiménez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9256-7685)
- David Aguirre-Valencia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4935-8447)
- Andrés Hormaza-Jaramillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3158-7345)
- Maria J. Varela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0746-8373)
- Daniela Peñaloza Gonzalez
- Sara Alejandra Benavides-Ibarra
Institutions
- Fundación Valle del Lili (CO)
- Icesi University (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Rheumatology
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-025-00562-3
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00