Refractory Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
ABSTRACT Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a thrombotic microangiopathy. Clinical manifestations occur due to decreased perfusion to the internal organs. Usually it responds to pulse steroids and plasma exchange. Various therapies are available for refractory cases which respond to N-Acetyl cysteine, cyclosporin, rituximab, bortezomib and caplacizumab. We report a case of refractory TTP in a 29-year-old female, showed improvement with the use of rituximab (anti-CD 20 monoclonal antibody), who presented with history of fever and one episode of seizure.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Shafi Abdulsalam, Venkateshwaran Radhakrishnan, Prabu Pandurangan
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- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/28444.11237
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