Thrombocytopenic Thrombotic Pupura Presenting with Neurological Symptoms : A Case Report

Thrombocytopenic Thrombotic Pupura Presenting with Neurological Symptoms : A Case Report

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is thrombotic microangiopathy caused by decreased activity of ADAMTS13, a von Willebrand factor-degrading metalloprotease. Here, we present a male patient with neurological symptoms, diagnosed with TTP and successfully treated with plasmapheresis.

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  • Başlangıç: 2019
  • Yayıncı: Nizameddin KOCA
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