Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis | Zendy

Joseph R. H. See | Zendy; Tarek Sabagh | Zendy; Christopher J. Barde | Zendy

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Presenting with Acute Ischemic Colitis

Author(s) -

Joseph R. H. See,

Tarek Sabagh,

Christopher J. Barde

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

case reports in hematology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6560

pISSN - 2090-6579

DOI - 10.1155/2013/592930

Subject(s) - medicine , thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , colitis , disease , ischemic colitis , presentation (obstetrics) , hemolytic anemia , inflammatory bowel disease , thrombocytopenic purpura , gastroenterology , platelet , surgery

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) consists of the pentad of thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, fever, neurologic abnormalities, and renal disease. We present a case report of acute TTP following a bout of ischemic colitis. This report reminds the clinician that ischemic colitis can be an atypical presentation of TTP. The prompt recognition and treatment of this disease process resulted in a good prognosis for our patient.

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