Idiopathic combined, autoantibody-mediated ADAMTS-13/factor H deficiency in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 17-year-old woman: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome is a life-threatening condition with various etiopathogeneses. Without therapy approximately 90% of all patients die from the disease.</p> <p>Case presentati...

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Main Authors: Patschan Daniel, Korsten Peter, Behlau Arne, Vasko Radovan, Heeg Malte, Sweiss Nadera, Müller Gerhard A, Koziolek Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/598