Renal cell carcinoma and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

A syndrome resembling idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura has been described previously to occur in association with diverse forms of cancer. Herein we present the first reported case of renal cell carcinoma associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, a review of the literature, and the pathophysiology of platelet destruction.