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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Main Authors: Joseph R. H. See, Tarek Sabagh, Christopher J. Barde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/592930
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