[COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome]

Brain Nerve. 2022 Jul;74(7):905-909. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416202146.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) induced by the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine is characterized by thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Positivity for the anti-platelet factor 4-antibody is related to TTS pathophysiology, similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Although TTS is very rare, with an incidence of almost 1/100,000 cases, physicians need to keep in mind this adverse reaction that can lead to serious symptoms and death. Prompt treatment should be initiated in cases of suspected TTS.

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects
  • COVID-19 Vaccines* / adverse effects
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Heparin / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Thrombocytopenia* / chemically induced
  • Thrombocytopenia* / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis* / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Heparin