Abstract
Transfusion of platelet concentrates remains the first-line therapy for Glanzmann thrombasthenia in case of bleeding or preparation for surgery. However, development of antibodies to platelet glycoprotein (Gp) IIb/IIIa complex or human leukocyte antigens (HLA) is frequent and the main cause of platelet refractoriness. Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is a potent alternative for patients with Glanzmann thrombasthenia with anti-platelet antibodies. We describe a case of Glanzmann thrombasthenia with alloantibodies to platelet Gp IIb/IIIa complex who underwent a successful pyelolithotomy operation under the coverage of recombinant activated factor VIIa and platelet transfusions.
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