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Thrombocytopenic Thrombotic Pupura Presenting with Neurological Symptoms : A Case Report

Yağmur ÇAKIR
Bedrettin ORHAN
Vildan OZKOCAMAN
Fahir ÖZKALEMKAŞ
Pages
164–165
Publication Date
2022-04-01
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Here, we present a male patient with neurological symptoms, diagnosed with TTP and successfully treated with plasmapheresis.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is thrombotic microangiopathy caused by decreased activity of ADAMTS13, a von Willebrand factor-degrading metalloprotease.
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Key Findings & Data:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is thrombotic microangiopathy caused by decreased activity of ADAMTS13, a von Willebrand factor-degrading metalloprotease.
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Conclusion & Impact:Here, we present a male patient with neurological symptoms, diagnosed with TTP and successfully treated with plasmapheresis.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Thrombocytopenic · Thrombotic · Pupura

Abstract

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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ÇAKIR, Y., ORHAN, B., OZKOCAMAN, V., ÖZKALEMKAŞ, F. (2022). Thrombocytopenic Thrombotic Pupura Presenting with Neurological Symptoms : A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine, Supplement 1, 164–165. https://ajindex.com/articles/809008

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