Fooled by the fragments: vitamin B12 deficiency masquerading as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a hematological emergency requiring prompt plasmapheresis. Conversely, vitamin B12 deficiency is a relatively benign diagnosis that can mimic microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, characterized by the presence of anemia, thrombocytopenia, indirec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2021.1893143 |