Atypical Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Presenting as Stroke
Here we report a case of atypical thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura that presented as an ischemic cerebrovascular accident. A 56-year-old man with multiple cardiovascular risk factors presented with sudden left-sided weakness, slurred speech, and left facial droop. He showed mild improvement when...
Main Authors: | Pradeepthi Badugu, Modupe Idowu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7425320 |
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