A Multimodal Strategy for Perioperative Reactive Thrombocytosis in Gynaecologic Cancer Surgery - A Case Report

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Authors: Gitartha Goswami, Prashant Sirohiya, Balbir Kumar, Brajesh Kumar Ratre
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Abstract

Reactive thrombocytosis, defined as platelet count >450 × 10 3 /µL, can pose perioperative thrombotic and bleeding risk. We present the case of a 47-year-old woman with bilateral ovarian masses, uterine fibroids and pelvic abscess, whose platelet count peaked at 750 × 10 3 /µL. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy under general anaesthesia, employing pre- and post-operative enoxaparin, mechanical prophylaxis, adequate hydration and multimodal analgesia while avoiding neuraxial techniques. Post-operative recovery was uneventful; platelet count normalised by day 7. This case underscores the necessity of individualised, guideline‐driven thromboprophylaxis and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise the outcomes in reactive thrombocytosis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Platelet Disorders and Treatments Blood transfusion and management

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of onco-anaesthesiology and perioperative medicine.
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
93–95
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN