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Thrombotic microangiopathy.
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PMID:  21885345     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a histopathological feature of various diseases including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). There are many secondary causes of TMA, many of them could mimic TTP or HUS. This article presents a short overview on TMA. In conclusion TMA is the result of various etiology reasons and pathologic reactions with various clinical entities. It is important to focus on a thorough history including family history when deciding on a diagnosis. Analysis of ADAMTS 13 and ADAMTS 13-antibodies may help to decide continued therapy.
Authors:
M Mörtzell; G Berlin; T Nilsson; C G Axelsson; M Efvergren; J Audzijoni; A Griskevicius; J Ptak; M Blaha; H Tomsova; G M Limbruno; P Centoni; E Newman; S Eloot; A Dhondt; J Tomaz; V Witt; G Rock; B Stegmayr
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-8-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1473-0502     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-9-2     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101095653     Medline TA:  Transfus Apher Sci     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Public Health and Medicine, Umeå University, Umea, Sweden.
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