Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Occult blood negative, Packed red blood cell transfusion, Petechiae, Plasmapheresis, Platelet count decreased
Clinical narrative: Received the first Pfizer COVID vaccine (ew0161) injected at 4:30PM on 29 April 2021 at the Pharmacy.  He became weaker, more tired and sleep afterwards, He developed decreased oral intake. He was unable to recall his name, so family brought him to the ER. In the ER he was noted with significant anemia Hgb 6.5 and thrombocytopenia with platelet of 6. There is question of hemolysis with reticulocyte 8, LDH 1757, total bill 3.8. There is elevated D-dimer and renal function. Hematology consultation was placed for possible TTP versus COVID vaccine induced thrombocytopenia. PT was placed on plasmapheresis and found to have ADAMST13 def. PT received  S/p plasmapheresis 11 times  PT was placed on plasmapheresis and found to have ADAMST13 def. PT received  S/p plasmapheresis 11 times on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19 May 2021. Received Rituximab 375 mg/m2 = 731 mg IV weekly X 4 on 5, 13, 19, 26 May 2021. Completed high dose steroids 1000 mg x 3 days  AMS and seizures 2/2 TTP related metabolic encephalopathy(i mproved), Small R parietal subdural hematoma­ likely related to TTP. No focal deficits. Treated for TTP with plasmaphoresis.initially alert but not oriented. Had an episode of seizure, intubated for airway protection  Patient was hospitalized for 15 days 4-19 May 2021. He was in ICU for 1 week and  8 days in general ward.  He was unconscious for the first week experienced 2 episodes of seizure. He has been comatos since he developed the first episode of seizure on 5/5/21. He developed another episode of seizure after the brain MRI on 5/5/21. PT discharged on 19/5/21 and continued  blood works and Ritoximab therapy as out patient.  Assessment: TTP, based on his clinical features including altered mental status, fe1er, hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia, renal insufficiency, and peripheral smear with 7-8 schistocytes per HPF (5/4/2021). Adam Ts 13 activity <3  Hemolytic anemia, severe thrombocytopenia 212 TTP with AdamTs13 deficiency In setting of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, AKI and AMS Hgb 6.5, Bili 3.8, LOH 1757, ARC  3.6 significant for hemolytic anemia on adm Peripheral smear showed anisocytosis, microspherocytosis and possible 1 schistocytes Platelet 6, multiple petechiae, no active bleeding,  guaiac negative. Received 1U PRBC. Direct Coombs test -ve , Tbili elevated Plasmic score 6  Acute kidney injury 212 TTP vis Prerenal (Resolved) , Hyponatremia (resolved) FENA 0.5  Hematology  followup:  TTP (THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PUPURA)  5/14/21 He developed a new ulcer in the mid of tongue.  He coughs and sputum is clear. He feels better. Sip plasmapheresis and rituximab infusion yesterday. 5/13/21 He continues improling.  Good appetite.  He still coughs with blood streak, slightly pinkish sputum. 5/12121 His mental status is back to baseline.  He is able to eat regular food and walk inside his room. Clo cough with blood streak, slightly pinkish sputum. 5/10/21 Fully alert and awake, but reported confusion and forgetful episodes.  Eating better. Clo tightness in arms 5/9/21 More alert and awake.  Started eating. Feeling tired.  Clo mild pain at shoulders. Sip 1 unit PRBCs 5/8/2021 Mild improvement. Wife is at bedside. No acute overnight events. Still has intermittent confusion. Surgery re-placed left IJ Shiley for PEX 5/7/2021 He has intermittent confusion and irritation, mixed with short-term of AAO x 3.  He pulled out his PEX line and has urinary incontinence. He is NPO and remains sleeping most of time. 5/6/2021 Sip extubated.  He appears tired, but arousable, follows commands and carries normal communication with b/I symmetric strength with no motor deficits. Afebrile since last night. 5/5/2021 He developed 1 episode of seizure.  Sip Ativan and 1 dose of propofol for intubation.  He has been in comatose since then.  Brain MRI was performed this afternoon.  He developed another episode of seizure after the brain MRI. Sip 1 unit packed RBC 5/4/2021 and 1 unit packed RBC 5/5/2021.   He de1.eloped mild bleeding from the bronchial suction and Foley catheter. He de1.eloped fe1.er temperature 101 during the first plasmapheresis.   Temperature was 104 about 2 hours after the first plasmapheresis.   He has had persistent high fe1.er since then. 5/4/2021 Lab showed WBC 7.1, Hb 6.5, pit 6, MCB 92.1, neut 68%, re!8%, PT 14, PTT 30. 5, D-dimer 2.19, fibrinogen 490, CMP normal except Ca 8.1, Glu 189, BUN 47, Cr 1.57, T bili 3.9, direc!0.9, and AST 56. LOH 1757, TSH 4.828, serum HIV and hepatitis panel negati1.e, COVID-19 Ag, SARS-CoV2 Rapid and Flu Ag negati1.e. 5/5/2021 WBC 21,500, hemoglobin 6.2, platelets 17,000, neutrophils 69%,  PT 14.9, PTT 28.3, D-dimer 5.5, glucose of 296, BUN 63, creatinine 2.18, total bilirubin 2.5, albumin 3.6, LOH 891, AST 57, ALT 32, alkaline phosphatase 51.  Laboratory   results:  WBC H 13.2 (MAY 14) H 11.6 (MAY 13) H 13.4 (MAY 12) H 16.8 (MAY 11) ? Hgb L 9.9 (MAY 14) L 11.3 (MAY 13) L 10.8 (MAY 12) L 10.4 (MAY 11)  Hct L 30.2 (MAY 14) L 33.3 (MAY 13) L 31.5 (MAY 12) L 31.2 (MAY 11)  Pit L 92 (MAY 14) L 58 (MAY 13) L 63 (MAY 12) L 74 (MAY 11)    Risk Assessment: Denies Alcohol  Use Substance  Abuse Risk As sessment: Denies Substance Abuse Tobacco Risk Assessment: Denies Tobacco Use