immune thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) as a complication of covid-19: a case report

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) is a condition that can occur either spontaneously or as a secondary complication of preexisting disorders, often associated with viral infections. in the context of covid-19, hematological manifestations, including thrombocytopenia, have been observed and linked to increased mortality rates among severely infected patients.presented here is a case study of a 70-year-old man who recovered from covid-19 but subsequently developed itp. the severity of his thrombocytopenia exceeded what is typically observed during covid-19 infections, leading to a diagnosis of itp. treatment with steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin (ivig) was initiated based on specialist recommendations, resulting in an adequate response.