英文摘要 |
Plasmapheresis-related bleeding is rare. We report a patient with myasthenia gravis who experienced hemorrhage from the puncture site used to insert a central vein catheter, after only five aessions of double filtration plasmapheresis. Hematologic survey showed markedly prolonged prothrombin time ( >60 sec.) and activated partial thromboplastin time ( > 120 sec.) and an extremely low level of serum fibrinogen ( < 70 mg/dL), but a normal thrombocyte count. Under the diagnosis of plasmapheresis-related coagulopathy, 6 units of fresh frozen plasma was transfused to stop the bleeding. No further hemorrhagic complications were noted. We suggest coagulation function should be monitored when multiple aphereses are performed over a short period to minimize the risk of hemorrhage. |