Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia in Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

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Abstract
THE clinical complications and sequelae of primary pulmonary hypertension have been well documented,1 , 2 and thrombocytopenia has recently been described in this condition.3 The purpose of this report is to describe the occurrence of microangiopathic hernolysis and thrombocytopenia in a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension and to suggest that the large numbers of plexiform lesions in the pulmonary circulation initiated the intravascular destruction of erythrocytes and platelets.Case ReportA 19-year-old college student (S.M.H. 76–87–19) noted exertional dyspnea and substernal pain, relieved by rest, of 4 months' duration. He was admitted to the hospital because of the sudden onset of exertional . . .

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