| Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis in a diabetic with furunculosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20120151 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an uncommon and potentially fatal syndrome which is due to either congenital or acquired deficiency of the ultra large von Willbrand's factor (ULVWF) cleavage protease. It is characterized by mechanical micro angiopathic hemolytic anemia, and organ dysfunctions. |
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Authors:
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T M Ibrahim; N Iheonunekwu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria Volume: 18 ISSN: 1115-2613 ISO Abbreviation: Niger J Med Publication Date: 2009 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-02 Completed Date: 2010-03-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888321 Medline TA: Niger J Med Country: Nigeria |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 422-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Peebles Hospital, Pobox 439, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. imaiyaki@yahoo.com |
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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complications* Diagnosis, Differential Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*, diagnosis Furunculosis / complications*, diagnosis Humans Male Middle Aged Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / diagnosis, etiology* Staphylococcal Infections / complications*, diagnosis |
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