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principal triad of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
microangiopathic hemolytic anemia,
thrombocytopenia with normal coagulation,
and central nervous system symptoms,
the principal triad of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP); renal failure and fever compose the pentad of symptoms.
principal treatment modality for TTP
Plasma exchange is the principal treatment modality for TTP and should be initiated as soon as possible to decrease patient morbidity.
Plasma exchange reverses the platelet consumption that is responsible for the thrombus formation causing the findings associated with TTP. It is acceptable to initiate plasma exchange even in circumstances when the diagnosis is in question, only to be stopped when an alternative diagnosis is established.
when we should to think about TTP-HUS
when unexplained hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia in P with renal failure( look his labs!) and neurological symptoms ( confusion , head aches)
micro angiopatic hemolytic anemia ( MANA)-- check fragmented cells in peripheral smear)
is there platelest consumption in TTP?
yes, for unknowns reason
what type of thrombi
hialine microthrombi occluded small vessels maybe in in any organs
they cause they mechanical damage to RBC( shistocytes on Peripheral smea
what is coagulogram?
no coagulation factors consumption so, PT and aPTT will be normal
pathogenesis of idiopathic TTP-HUS
deficiency of or AB against specific von Willibrandt factor cleaving protease( ADAMS 13)