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The report aims to describe a unique case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura associated with adult osteopetrosis in a 55-year-old woman.

July 7, 2026Radiology Case ReportsOpen Access

Unique presentation of immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adult osteopetrosis: A case report

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Case report reveals immune thrombocytopenic purpura in a woman with adult osteopetrosis, indicating complex management challenges.

The report aims to describe a unique case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura associated with adult osteopetrosis in a 55-year-old woman.
Described clinical presentation and history of a 55-year-old woman diagnosed with adult-onset osteopetrosis at age 33.
Utilized imaging techniques to demonstrate the condition of bones, supplemented with a bone marrow biopsy.
Documented medical management including oral steroids and splenectomy for thrombocytopenia.
The patient exhibited preserved megakaryocytes despite experiencing recurrent thrombocytopenia.
Thrombocytopenia improved with oral steroids and resolved after splenectomy, indicating an immune-mediated process.
The case highlights diagnostic and management complexities due to multiple periprosthetic fractures.

Johns et al. (2026) studied this question.

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