Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with interferon treated hepatitis C successfully treated with Rituximab
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life threatening condition associated with formation of platelet thrombi. Deficiency of ADAM TS 13 with presence of inhibitory anti-ADAM TS 13 Immunoglobulin G antibody is seen in patients with acquired TTP. TTP in patients on interferon therapy for chr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-01-01
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Series: | Hematology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/4420 |