[Answered]: The patient was admitted through the emergency…

The patient was admitted through the emergency room following an acute hemorrhage in an area of oral surgery and multiple extractions. The patient presented with profuse bleeding, stating that the area suddenly started bleeding approximately two to three hours prior. She had all sutures removed two days ago from an area of multiple extractions in the mandible and had no incidence until now. Patient has a history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and it is likely that the bleeding was a result of this syndrome; however, her prothrombin times were normal. Complete blood count was normal. The patient’s mouth was re-sutured in the emergency room, and she was admitted to the hospital for overnight observation. She did very well and did not re-bleed at all. She was discharged home with a follow-up appointment. Final Diagnoses: Acute hemorrhage, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura Procedure: Suture Repair, external buccal mucosa (mouth)