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The clinical spectrum of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16388418     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The clinical syndrome of fever, neurologic abnormalities, renal impairment with laboratory findings of thrombocytopenic and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is seen in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and a variety of disorders associated with thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). With improved understanding of the pathogenesis of the perturbed metabolic pathway of von Willebrand factor in TTP, the classic Moschcowitz syndrome, now more accurately referred to as idiopathic TTP, can be distinguished from other TMAs. The distinguishing features are useful not only in providing an accurate diagnosis but also help to determine the best therapeutic strategy.
Authors:
Hau C Kwaan; Lisa N Boggio
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis     Volume:  31     ISSN:  0094-6176     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Thromb. Hemost.     Publication Date:  2005 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-01-02     Completed Date:  2006-06-06     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0431155     Medline TA:  Semin Thromb Hemost     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  673-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA. h-kwaan@northwestern.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anemia, Hemolytic / diagnosis,  pathology,  physiopathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Fever / diagnosis,  pathology,  physiopathology
Humans
Kidney Diseases / diagnosis,  pathology,  physiopathology
Microcirculation / pathology,  physiopathology
Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis,  pathology,  physiopathology
Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / diagnosis,  pathology*,  physiopathology*,  therapy
Syndrome

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