Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro
Vol 14, No 5 (2025): JURNAL KEDOKTERAN DIPONEGORO (DIPONEGORO MEDICAL JOURNAL)

CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA LEADING TO LIFE-THREATENING HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK IN CERVICAL CANCER: A CASE REPORT

Nurul Fadila (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)
Raveinal Raveinal (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)
Fadrian Fadrian (Division of Tropical and Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)
Roza Mulyana (Division of Geriatric, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2025

Abstract

Hypovolemic shock due to acute hemorrhage is a life-threatening condition, particularly in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Although recent studies have established protocols for managing hypovolemic shock in trauma and sepsis, the role of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in exacerbating post-procedural bleeding risks remains underexplored. This case emphasizes the clinical complexity of managing hemorrhagic shock in advanced-stage cervical cancer patients following percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN). Case Presentation: A 52-year-old female with stage IVB cervical cancer and liver metastasis presented with hypovolemic shock following PCN. She exhibited severe hematuria and chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, leading to prolonged bleeding and subsequent shock. Initial management involved aggressive fluid resuscitation, blood transfusions, and correction of thrombocytopenia. Despite the challenges of managing shock in a patient with concurrent chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage IV, prompt intervention led to significant clinical improvement, stabilization of vital signs, and eventual discharge. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early intervention in managing hypovolemic shock in oncology patients with multiple comorbidities, including chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia and CKD. A multidisciplinary approach and close monitoring are crucial for improving outcomes in such high-risk patients. Further research is needed to establish tailored management protocols for this patient population.

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medico

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Medicine & Pharmacology

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JKD : JURNAL KEDOKTERAN DIPONEGORO ( ISSN : 2540-8844 ) adalah jurnal yang berisi tentang artikel bidang kedokteran dan kesehatan karya civitas akademika dari Program Studi Kedokteran Umum, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Diponegoro Semarang dan peneliti dari luar yang membutuhkan publikasi . ...