Open AccessEndocarditis‐induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking preeclampsia: A case report
Author(s) -
Issa Abdulmoez,
Kouli Moudar,
Awwameh Randa,
Alasadi Lugien,
Alrstom Ali,
Arssan Alshadid Omar,
Alsuliman Tamim,
Sulaiman Ameen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4364
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , preeclampsia , endocarditis , pregnancy , platelet , pediatrics , biology , genetics
TTP, Preeclampsia have similar manifestations in pregnancy. Establishing the right diagnosis is essential as the treatment is different. Endocarditis‐induced TTP should be suspected when neurological symptoms, thrombocytopenia are present.