Endocarditis‐induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking preeclampsia: A case report

Endocarditis‐induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking preeclampsia: A case report

Abstract TTP, Preeclampsia have similar manifestations in pregnancy. Establishing the right diagnosis is essential as the treatment is different. Endocarditis‐induced TTP should be suspected when neurological symptoms, thrombocytopenia are present.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Abdulmoez Issa, Moudar Kouli, Randa Awwameh, Lugien Alasadi, Ali Alrstom, Omar Arssan Alshadid, Tamim Alsuliman, Ameen Sulaiman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
case report
infection
preeclampsia
pregnancy
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4364
Description
Summary:Abstract TTP, Preeclampsia have similar manifestations in pregnancy. Establishing the right diagnosis is essential as the treatment is different. Endocarditis‐induced TTP should be suspected when neurological symptoms, thrombocytopenia are present.
ISSN:2050-0904

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