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Although much has been learned about the pathophysiologic process of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), both diagnostically and therapeutically, since its initial description by Moschowitz in 1924, its etiology and treatments remain, in many ...
Leo McCarthy +5 more
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Increased plasma von Willebrand factor antigen levels but normal von Willebrand factor cleaving protease (ADAMTS13) activity in preeclampsia. [PDF]
The activity of ADAMTS13, the von Willebrand factor (VWF) cleaving protease is low in several conditions, including HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome.
Hársfalvi, Jolán +9 more
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Pathophysiology of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura [PDF]
AbstractThe discovery of a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13) revolutionized our approach to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Inherited or acquired ADAMTS13 deficiency allows the unrestrained growth of microthrombi that are composed of von Willebrand factor and platelets, which ...
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Three Peripartum Cases and Diagnostic Challenges
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a medical emergency characterized by occlusive microangiopathy due to intravascular platelet aggregation. This event results in damage to the red blood cells (RBCs) known as microangiopathic hemolytic anemia ...
Mohd Nazri Hassan +5 more
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Pembrolizumab-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Introduction Pembrolizumab is a humanised monoclonal antibody targeting the receptor programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1), with anti-tumour activity demonstrated for many malignancies.
Collins, Joel T. +6 more
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated with Clopidogrel [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is a new thienopyridine derivative whose mechanism of action and chemical structure are similar to those of ticlopidine.
Bell, William +11 more
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Opana® ER induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Nabil Kotbi, Bernadine Han, Duncan Cheng, Anna E Odom Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY, USA Abstract: We present the case of a patient who developed thrombotic thrombocytopenic ...
Cheng D, Han B, Kotbi N, Odom AE
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking an acute meningoencephalitis
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare, life-threatening disease characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia and organ dysfunction, e.g. neurological impairment and renal insufficiency.
Felicani C +8 more
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Management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: current perspectives
Piers Blombery, Marie Scully Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital, London, UK Abstract: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy which causes significant morbidity and ...
Blombery P, Scully M
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