Abstract:Introduction:
Acute contrast-induced thrombocytopenia is an unusual complication, and it is a rare event with the use of modern low-osmolarity iodinated contrast medium. There are only a few reports that exist in English literature.
Case presentation:
The authors report the case of a 79-year-old male patient with severe, life-threatening thrombocytopenia after administration of intravenous nonionic low-osmolarity contrast medium. His platelet count drop… Show more
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