A case of subacute-onset myelodysplastic syndrome with infection mimicking thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case report with literature review

A case of subacute-onset myelodysplastic syndrome with infection mimicking thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case report with literature review

Abstract Background Schistocytosis, which is often observed in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) patients, is a rare complication in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients. Case presentation We report on a 59-year-old man with progressive anemia and thrombocytopenia. Schistocytes were obser...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Okabe, Daisuke Nakashima, Nanae Matsuo, Yukio Maruyama, Takashi Yokoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Subjects:
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Schistocyte
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Infection
Therapeutic plasma exchange
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-019-0208-9

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