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Coma in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2010
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is characterised by a thrombotic, haemolytic microangiopathy leading to microvascular occlusion, haemolysis and ischaemic dysfunction of various organs including the brain. TTP may present with a variety of neurological symptoms, including headache, focal deficits, seizures and coma.
De Jong, F. J., Te Boekhorst, P. A.W., Dippel, D. W.J., Jacobs, B. C.   +3 more
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Vitamin B12 deficiency-induced pseudothrombotic microangiopathy without macrocytosis presenting with acute renal failure: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Vitamin B12 deficiency-induced thrombotic microangiopathy, known as pseudothrombotic microangiopathy, is a rare condition which resembles the clinical features of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura but requires a markedly different treatment.
Jennifer Vanoli, Andrea Carrer, Roberto Martorana, Guido Grassi, Michele Bombelli   +4 more
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Pediatric thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura [PDF]

European Journal of Haematology, 2018
AbstractChild‐onset thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare entity of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). The pathophysiology of the disease is based on a severe functional deficiency of ADAMTS13 (activity <10%), the specific von Willebrand factor (VWF)‐cleavage protease.
Bérangère S. Joly, Paul Coppo, Agnès Veyradier   +2 more
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Contrasting Approaches in the Implementation of GRADE Methodology in Guidelines for Haemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The 2024 ISTH clinical practice guideline (CPG) for treatment of congenital haemophilia, the NBDF‐McMaster Guideline on Care Models for Haemophilia Management, and ASH ISTH NBDF WFH guidelines on the diagnosis and management of VWD all utilised GRADE methodology.
Mark W. Skinner, Manuela Albisetti, Jesús Ardila, Jan Astermark, Jan Blatny, Manuel Carcao, Pratima Chowdary, Nathan T. Connell, Miguel Crato, Yesim Dargaud, Roseline d'Oiron, Amy L. Dunn, Miguel A. Escobar, Carmen Escuriola‐Ettingshausen, Emna Gouider, Annie Harroche, Cedric Hermans, Victor Jimenez‐Yuste, Radoslaw Kaczmarek, Gili Kenet, Liane Khoo, Robert Klamroth, Florian Langer, David Lillicrap, Johnny Mahlangu, Christoph Male, Tadashi Matsushita, Sandrine Meunier, Wolfgang Miesbach, Beatrice Nolan, Johannes Oldenburg, Brian O'Mahony, Margareth Ozelo, Glenn F. Pierce, Gloria Ramos, Michael Recht, Olivia Romero‐Lux, Dawn Rotellini, Rita C. Santoro, Tammuella C. Singleton, Alok Srivastava, Sophie Susen, Kate Talks, Huyen Tran, Leonard A. Valentino, Jerzy Windyga, Renchi Yang, Maria Elisa Mancuso, also on behalf of AICE, AHAD‐AP, AHCDC, ATHN, CLAHT, EHC, French CRH & MHEMO, HTCCNC, NBDF, PEDNET, UKHCDO, WFH   +59 more
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Inherited thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking immune thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a very rare hereditary blood deficiency disorder of ADAMTS13 (von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease) and a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by thrombocytopenia and ...
Valter Romão de Souza, Ana Beatriz Cavalcante de Oliveira, Ana Maria Vanderlei, Amanda Queiroz da Mota Silveira Aroucha, Bruna Pontes Duarte, Aureli Nunes Machado, Lívia Netto Chaer, Cláudia Wanderley de Barros Correia, Maria da Conceição de Barros Correia, Manuela Freire Hazin Costa   +9 more
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Seventh Åland Island Meeting on von Willebrand Disease

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The seventh Åland Island Meeting on von Willebrand Disease (VWD) was held on the Åland archipelago in Finland, from 26 to 28 September 2024. Aim The meeting brought together experts in the field of VWD from around the world to share the latest advances and knowledge in VWD.
Riitta Lassila, Ruben Bierings, Nathan T. Connell, Fernando F. Corrales‐Medina, Augusto B. Federici, Veronica H. Flood, Floor Heubel‐Moenen, Jill M. Johnsen, Geoffrey Kuppens, Davide Matino, Carolyn Millar, Ingmar Schoen, Anish Sharda, Robert F. Sidonio Jr, Alok Srivastava, Timea Szanto, Angela C. Weyand, Erik Berntorp   +17 more
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Rare Presentation of Refractory Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Jejunal Stricture

International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research, 2017
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare thrombotic disease characterized by episodes of thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia due to disseminated microvascular thrombosis.
Prabath K. Abeysundara, Inoshi Atukorala, K. P. C. Dalpatadu, Karthiha Balendran, M. D. S. A. Dilrukshi, G M O Fernando   +5 more
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Using plasma exchange to successfully manage thyrotoxicosis in a patient with possible antithyroid drug-related thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Endocrine Regulations, 2017
Objective. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disease characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neurologic abnormalities, fever, and renal insufficiency.
Tazegul G, Ogut TS, Bozoglan H, Dogan O, Yilmaz N, Ulas T, Salim O, Sari R, Altunbas HA, Balci MK   +9 more
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Multiple domains of ADAMTS13 are targeted by autoantibodies against ADAMTS13 in patients with acquired idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Haematologica, 2010
Background Type G immunoglobulins against ADAMTS13 are the primary cause of acquired (idiopathic) thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. However, the domains of ADAMTS13 which the type G anti-ADAMT13 immunoglobulins target have not been investigated in a ...
X. Long Zheng, Haifeng M. Wu, Dezhi Shang, Erica Falls, Christopher G. Skipwith, Spero R. Cataland, Charles L. Bennett, Hau C. Kwaan   +7 more
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Beyond the Kidney and Lung: Cutaneous and Mucosal Clues to Human Hantavirus Disease

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Rodent exposure and aerosolized excreta can lead to hantavirus infection with systemic endothelial injury and capillary leak, resulting in thrombocytopenia and syndromes such as HPS/HCPS and HFRS/NE. Early dermatologic and mucosal findings, including flushing, conjunctival injection, petechiae/purpura, and mucosal bleeding, may provide important clues ...
Giuseppe Gallo, Pietro Quaglino, Simone Ribero   +2 more
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