Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3335628 | Transfusion and Apheresis Science | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A 20 year old woman, admitted with acute pancreatitis, subsequently developed microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and mild neurological compromise. A diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) was made, and she was treated with plasma exchange leading to complete resolution of this condition. TTP is a rare multisystem disorder which may be life threatening if not treated promptly. The increasing recognition of acute pancreatitis as a potential aetiological factor offers new insights into the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TTP.
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Authors
Mohammed Suhail Chaudhry, Martin W.M. Saweirs,