Congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting in adulthood with recurrent cerebrovascular events
2019
Congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP) is a rare, life-threatening disease, characterised by episodes of microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA), thrombocytopenia and small vessel thrombosis. We describe a case of cTTP first diagnosed at age 70 years in a female presenting with an acute ischaemic stroke and thrombocytopenia, in whom A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase with a Thrombospondin type 1 Motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13) levels were
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