Partial splenic artery embolization (PSE) in a patient with grey platelet syndrome (GPS): a case report

Abstract

Background Grey platelet syndrome (GPS) is a rare cause of mild-to-severe bleeding. Up till now, there has been no definite treatment for GPS. Case presentation We reported a case diagnosed as GPS and presented with menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, gingival bleeding, and left hypochondrial pain. The platelet count was 18 thousand/cmm. Ultrasound splenic diameter was 22.0 cm. The multidisciplinary team decided to perform splenectomy; however, the patient was unfit for surgery. Partial splenic artery embolization (PSE) was performed. Follow-up after 24 months showed a normal menstrual cycle and absent pain. Platelet count rise to 70, 55, and 51 thousand/cmm after 1, 12, and 24 months, respectively. Splenic diameter showed a significant decrease to 11.2 cm after 24 months. Conclusion PSE is effective and safe in symptomatic patients with GPS.