SMJ articles in the category "microangiopathic hemolytic anemia"

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: The Masquerader

Abstract:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening disorder with a mortality rate of up to 90% if left untreated, and is characterized by microvascular thrombi, mainly in small arteries and capillaries, thrombocytopenia, hemolysis, and neurological abnormalities. Malignant hypertension (HTN) is a clinical syndrome characterized by severe hypertension associated with end-organ…

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Bee Envenomation: A Rare Cause of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is characterized by the pentad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neurologic symptoms, renal insufficiency, and fever. Although many underlying diseases and conditions are associated with TTP, there has been only one previously documented case of bee-sting-associated TTP. In this article, we describe the case of a…

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