Congenital Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia Type II Presenting with Multiple Central Nervous System Anomalies

Abstract

Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia (CAMT) is a rare autosomal recessive bone marrow failure, caused by MPL gene mutations. The combination of CAMT and central nervous system abnormalities is uncommon. We describe a case with a homozygous missense MPL gene mutation and polymicrogyria, underdevelopment of the cerebellum, and multiple intracranial hemorrhages.

Keywords

congenital - amegakaryocytic - thrombocytopenia - CAMT - MPL - CNS

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