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Post electric shock reactive thrombocytosis.

Richa Katiyar¹, Shashikant C U Patne², Pranjal Pankaj³

¹Service Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR

|May 30, 2015

Summary

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Electric shock can cause significant thrombocytosis (high platelet count). This case report details a patient who developed marked thrombocytosis after an electric shock, which resolved with treatment.

Keywords:

Fluid therapy Neuropathy Platelets Tissue injury

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Background:

Thrombocytosis is defined as a platelet count exceeding 400×10(9)/L.
Electric shock is a potential cause of tissue injury and subsequent thrombocytosis.

Observation:

A 45-year-old woman presented with neurological symptoms including weakness, tingling, and numbness in her lower limbs.
She had a history of electric shock exposure 15 days prior to admission.
Laboratory results showed a markedly elevated platelet count (1,570×10(9)/L), elevated serum uric acid, and mild increases in serum potassium and alanine transaminase.

Findings:

The patient's symptoms and neurological deficits resolved following hospitalization and treatment.
Her platelet count significantly declined with medical intervention.
This case highlights a rare instance of marked thrombocytosis secondary to electric shock.

Implications:

Electric shock should be considered as a potential trigger for thrombocytosis in clinical evaluations.
Further research into the pathophysiology linking electric shock and thrombocytosis is warranted.
Understanding this association can improve diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with similar presentations.