Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) consists of the pentad of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, fever, neurologic abnormalities, and renal disease. We present a case report of acute TTP following a bout of ischemic colitis. This report reminds the clinician that ischemic colitis can be...
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| description | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) consists of the pentad of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, fever, neurologic abnormalities, and renal disease. We present a case report of acute TTP following a bout of ischemic colitis. This report reminds the clinician that ischemic colitis can be an atypical presentation of TTP. The prompt recognition and treatment of this disease process resulted in a good prognosis for our patient. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6ef9a64ecb3a4609b4ffa9e6053fa9152025-02-03T01:08:59ZengWileyCase Reports in Hematology2090-65602090-65792013-01-01201310.1155/2013/592930592930Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic ColitisJoseph R. H. See0Tarek Sabagh1Christopher J. Barde2Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, MVHG Suite 6250 30 E. Apple Street, Dayton, OH 45409, USAWright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, MVHG Suite 6250 30 E. Apple Street, Dayton, OH 45409, USAWright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, MVHG Suite 6250 30 E. Apple Street, Dayton, OH 45409, USAThrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) consists of the pentad of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, fever, neurologic abnormalities, and renal disease. We present a case report of acute TTP following a bout of ischemic colitis. This report reminds the clinician that ischemic colitis can be an atypical presentation of TTP. The prompt recognition and treatment of this disease process resulted in a good prognosis for our patient.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/592930 |
| spellingShingle | Joseph R. H. See Tarek Sabagh Christopher J. Barde Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis Case Reports in Hematology |
| title | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis |
| title_full | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis |
| title_fullStr | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis |
| title_short | Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis |
| title_sort | thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura a case presenting with acute ischemic colitis |
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