Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Researchers from University of Texas report on findings in thrombocytopenic purpura

Published in Blood Weekly, July 9th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) has a high mortality rate if undiagnosed and untreated. Although recent literature supports the role of ADAMTS 13 (a disintegrin-like metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type I repeats), the von Willebrand factor cleaving protease, in the pathogenesis of the disease, many aspects of the disease remain a mystery."

"Various drugs and autoimmune conditions, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid syndrome, have been observed in association with TTP. Adult onset Still's disease (AOSD) has been reported less frequently in association with TTP. Presentation: We...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-07-09)

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