Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report

Authors

Beatriz Torre, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Karlie Brasch, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Christopher Henry, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Abstract

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired thrombocytopenia caused by autoantibodies against platelet antigens. ITP is most often associated with infection or autoimmune disease, but it has also been linked to malignancy.¹ In this case, we discuss the relationship between ITP and colon cancer.

Recommended Citation

Torre, MD, Beatriz; Brasch, MD, Karlie; and Henry, MD, Christopher (2025) "Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in the Setting of Newly Diagnosed Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report," The Medicine Forum: Vol. 26, Article 23.
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/tmf/vol26/iss1/23