Plasmapheresis as an Ischaemic Stroke Treatment: A Rare Case of Acquired Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (acquired TTP) is a rare clinical syndrome caused by a decreased ADAMST13 activity, leading to systemic microvascular thrombotic events, with high mortality rates when the diagnosis and treatment are delayed. The authors report an acquired TTP in a patient with cerebrovascular disease. The aim is to emphasize the importance of considering atypical acquired TTP clinical presentations in order to optimize diagnostic and treatment approaches, minimize possible sequels, and improve the prognosis.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72762
Authors: Francisco Barreto, Sofia Nóbrega, Rui Fernandes, Carolina I Carvalhinha, Teresa Faria
Institution: Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça
Language: English
Subfield: Immunology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403945451