Question

What is Paris-Trousseau syndrome?

Answer 1

Paris-Trousseau syndrome:

1. Paris-Trousseau thrombocytopenia is a genetic disorder caused by mild bleeding tendency, abnormal giant alpha granules in platelets, variable thrombocytopenia, and dysmorphic facies.
2. It is related to the deletion of the 11q chromosome deletion.
3. Common symptoms include heart defect, neurologic impairment, low platelets, and growth delay.