Ischemic Stroke Presenting as the First Symptom in a Setting of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Cureus. 2017 Jul 7;9(7):e1439. doi: 10.7759/cureus.1439.

Abstract

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a hematological disorder characterized by hemolytic anemia, cytopenia, and thrombotic events. Venous thrombotic events are more commonly reported. An arterial thrombosis is a rare event in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. We present a case of a 32-year-old female who had symptoms of stroke and on workup, she was diagnosed as a case of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Keywords: ischemic stroke; neutropenia; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

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  • Case Reports