Coexisting Situs Inversus Totalis and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital abnormality with mirror symmetry of mediastinal and abdominal organs. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune disease with destruction of thrombocytes. This paper is presentation of surgical approach to a case with coexistence of these two conditions.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with situs inversus totalis: case report and literature review

“…In literature, we found four other cases of ITP (1)(2)(3)8) concomitant with SIT. Therefore, this report demonstrates a rare association: the coexistence of SIT, ITP, and spinal anomalies.…”

“…As a condition, it is compatible with life, and can be asymptomatic. (1) The incidence is estimated at 1/8,000 to 1/25,000 in liveborns. (2) Abnormalities in SIT can be recognized first, by using radiography or ultrasonography, and computed tomography is the preferred test for the definitive diagnosis of SIT.…”