Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- 15 November 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA)
- Vol. 218 (7) , 999-1001
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1971.03190200031005
Abstract
A patient with the classical findings of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) was treated with heparin sodium, splenectomy, and highdose steroids without appreciable benefit. In the face of continued deterioration, hemodialysis was instituted. This was followed by clinical improvement and eventual recovery of the patient. We suggest that this form of treatment should be attempted on other patients with TTP who appear not to be responding to the more conventional forms of therapy.Keywords
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