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Frequency and Significance of HIV Infection among Patients Diagnosed with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura [PDF]

, 2017
Background. Case series of patients with a diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) have reported different frequencies of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; some series suggest that HIV infection may cause TTP. Methods.
Benjamin, Melody, Dezube, Bruce J., George, James N., Kremer Hovinga, Johanna A., Lämmle, Bernhard, Terrell, Deirdra R., Vesely, Sara K., Voskuhl, Gene W.   +7 more
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Common Hematologic Emergencies—Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemias—A Pivotal Role of Clinical Laboratory

International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hematologic emergencies are urgent health conditions which result in significant mortality and morbidity unless timely therapeutic measures are taken. Therapeutic success depends on their timely and accurate recognition by hematology laboratory services.
Ganna Shestakova, Nicolas Ulrich Edgar, Anton V. Rets   +2 more
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The utility of platelet activation biomarkers in thrombotic microangiopathies

Platelets, 2022
Primary thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) are observed in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), while secondary TMAs have a wide range of etiologies. Early diagnosis and treatment of TMA are critical for patient
Mohammad Al-Tamimi, Jianlin Qiao, Elizabeth E. Gardiner   +2 more
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Thrombotic Microangiopathy After Kidney Transplantation: An Underdiagnosed and Potentially Reversible Entity

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Thrombotic microangiopathy is a rare but serious complication that affects kidney transplant recipients. It appears in 0.8–14% of transplanted patients and negatively affects graft and patient survival.
Ana Ávila, Eva Gavela, Asunción Sancho
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Microangiopatía trombótica en paciente con síndrome antisintetasa : a propósito de un caso [PDF]

, 2015
Las microangiopatías trombóticas se caracterizan por presentar anemia hemolítica microangiopática asociada a plaquetopenia, fallo renal y lesión neurológica. El Síndrome anti-sintetasa es una entidad poco frecuente perteneciente al grupo de las miopatías
Carena, José Alberto, Gómez Centurión, Santiago, Ruiz, Pedro, Salomón, Susana Elsa, Vera, Carolina   +4 more
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HUS and atypical HUS [PDF]

, 2017
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by intravascular hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney failure. HUS is usually categorized as typical, caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection,
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Acyclovir‐Resistant Herpes Simplex Virus in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: A Case Series

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
This retrospective case series of acyclovir‐resistant HSV infection in pediatric patients undergoing allogeneic HSCT discusses the clinical course, associated complications, and treatment, including side effects. We propose the first algorithm for investigating and managing acyclovir‐resistant HSV infections in pediatric HSCT recipients, highlighting ...
Jenna Nunn, Ahmed Ahmed, Srividhya Senthil, Oana Mirci‐Danicar, Denise Bonney, Claire Horgan, Omima Mustafa, Robert Wynn, Malcolm Guiver, Ramya Nataraj   +9 more
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Two ischemic stroke events within 48 h: a case report of an unusual presentation of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

BMC Neurology, 2023
Background Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) considers a rare cause of ischemic stroke (IS). We reported a case of a newly diagnosed patient with acquired immune-mediated TTP (iTTP), in whom two IS events developed during 48 h.
Melika Jameie, Sanaz Heydari, Mojdeh Ghabaee, Hamed Amirifard   +3 more
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Unique Presentation of Bortezomib-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy Responsive to Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Eculizumab Therapy

Hematology Reports, 2022
Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA) are a rare group of life-threatening hematological conditions characterized by thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. Although our understanding of the pathophysiology and the availability of diagnostic
Robert C. Sterner, William Nicholas Rose
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Acute kidney injury in pregnancy: a clinical challenge [PDF]

, 2012
The incidence of acute kidney injury in pregnancy declined significantly over the second half of the 20th century; however, it is still associated with major maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Borges, A, Campos, M, Figueiredo, N, Freitas, L, Machado, S, Moura, P, Pais, MS   +6 more
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