Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Tellez Hinojosa, Carlos Alberto y Vázquez Mellado, Alberto y Gómez Almaguer, David (2015) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Medicina universitaria, 17 (69). pp. 234-239. ISSN 1665-5796

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URL o página oficial: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmu.2015.10.001

Resumen

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a disease with a high rate of mortality if a proper treatment is not instated. Plasmapheresis with plasmatic exchange is the treatment of choice. Diagnosis is performed demonstrating microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, a negative direct Coombs test and thrombocytopenia. Among the clinical data, neurological and renal alterations stand out. When there is a reasonable suspicion in the diagnosis, plasmapheresis must be initiated immediately. There are different diseases that may be similar to the TTP signs and symptoms, especially in pregnant women. TTP has a high risk of relapse and may leave sequelae.

Tipo de elemento:

Article

Palabras claves no controlados:

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; Plasmapheresis; Rituximab; Diagnosis; Treatment; Classification

Materias:

R Medicina > RB Patología

Divisiones:

Medicina

Usuario depositante:

Editor Repositorio

Creadores:

Creador	Email	ORCID
Tellez Hinojosa, Carlos Alberto	NO ESPECIFICADO	NO ESPECIFICADO
Vázquez Mellado, Alberto	NO ESPECIFICADO	NO ESPECIFICADO
Gómez Almaguer, David	NO ESPECIFICADO	NO ESPECIFICADO