Using plasma exchange to successfully manage thyrotoxicosis in a patient with possible antithyroid drug-related thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Objective. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disease characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neurologic abnormalities, fever, and renal insufficiency. The association or co-existence of thyrotoxicosis or antithyroid drugs with TTP has not been...
Main Authors: | Tazegul G, Ogut TS, Bozoglan H, Dogan O, Yilmaz N, Ulas T, Salim O, Sari R, Altunbas HA, Balci MK |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2017-07-01
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Series: | Endocrine Regulations |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/enr-2017-0016 |
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