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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Author(s) -
Yeter Mehtap,
Baǧçecik Gökşen
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1096-8652(199902)60:2<171::aid-ajh22>3.0.co;2-f
Subject(s) - thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , medicine , university hospital , citation , family medicine , pediatrics , library science , platelet , computer science
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare disorder that causes blood clots (thrombi) to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. These clots can cause serious medical problems if they block vessels and restrict blood flow to organs such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. Resulting complications can include neurological problems (such as personality changes, headaches, confusion, and slurred speech), fever, abnormal kidney function, abdominal pain, and heart problems.